TRAYCE JACKSON-DAVIS (Indiana)

[BostonCouchGM]

I have a sneaking suspicion he’s going to have a long and prosperous career.

[basketballwacko2]

It's interesting reading the responses in this thread several years later. Trayce Jackson-Davis never developed a 3 ball at all, but instead doubled down on what he was already good at. That said he has developed into a pretty good playmaker and he's absolutely dominant around the rim and running the floor. He has some Draymond Green and Blake Griffin in his game. It's tough to see him ever developing a 3 point shot given that he never took them, but there's a lot to like about him even despite that limitation.

I'm an IU guy, grad in 1992. I like TJD a lot he's the son of former NBA PF Dale Davis, and you're right never developed that 3 point shot. I'd take him in the high part of the 2nd round give him a 4 year deal at $1.4-1.6 million per year. It's low risk if you need a PF I think he is a guy that could help you. He became a good passer in his Sr season, kinda reminds me of David West.

[basketballwacko2]

It's interesting reading the responses in this thread several years later. Trayce Jackson-Davis never developed a 3 ball at all, but instead doubled down on what he was already good at. That said he has developed into a pretty good playmaker and he's absolutely dominant around the rim and running the floor. He has some Draymond Green and Blake Griffin in his game. It's tough to see him ever developing a 3 point shot given that he never took them, but there's a lot to like about him even despite that limitation.

Pacers have 3 picks between 25 and 32. I’d be fine with spending one on TJD. I think we could get away with his skill set next to Myles. Also think he could be an effective back up 5 in certain situations.

Well might not have that 32 pick now that Houston decided to win some games.

[SeattleJazzFan]

It's interesting reading the responses in this thread several years later. Trayce Jackson-Davis never developed a 3 ball at all, but instead doubled down on what he was already good at. That said he has developed into a pretty good playmaker and he's absolutely dominant around the rim and running the floor. He has some Draymond Green and Blake Griffin in his game. It's tough to see him ever developing a 3 point shot given that he never took them, but there's a lot to like about him even despite that limitation.

I'm an IU guy, grad in 1992. I like TJD a lot he's the son of former NBA PF Dale Davis, and you're right never developed that 3 point shot. I'd take him in the high part of the 2nd round give him a 4 year deal at $1.4-1.6 million per year. It's low risk if you need a PF I think he is a guy that could help you. He became a good passer in his Sr season, kinda reminds me of David West.

i like the david west comparison. hopefully he can develop the jumper like west.

[basketballwacko2]

It's interesting reading the responses in this thread several years later. Trayce Jackson-Davis never developed a 3 ball at all, but instead doubled down on what he was already good at. That said he has developed into a pretty good playmaker and he's absolutely dominant around the rim and running the floor. He has some Draymond Green and Blake Griffin in his game. It's tough to see him ever developing a 3 point shot given that he never took them, but there's a lot to like about him even despite that limitation.

I'm an IU guy, grad in 1992. I like TJD a lot he's the son of former NBA PF Dale Davis, and you're right never developed that 3 point shot. I'd take him in the high part of the 2nd round give him a 4 year deal at $1.4-1.6 million per year. It's low risk if you need a PF I think he is a guy that could help you. He became a good passer in his Sr season, kinda reminds me of David West.

i like the david west comparison. hopefully he can develop the jumper like west.

West almost never took 3 point shots but he was great at the elbow jumper. TJD is a banger with a strong game around the basket if he can hit the elbow jumper he can have long NBA career. Like I said I'd give him the 4 year deal if I can get him in the 2nd round and hope he develops it.

[atlantabbq99]

He reminds me of Alan Henderson.

[BoyzNTheHood]

I don't think he is a NBA player, should go undrafted.

I’ll take the opposite. He will return lottery value to whichever team has him long term once his career is over.

[Hal14]

I don't think he is a NBA player, should go undrafted.

I’ll take the opposite. He will return lottery value to whichever team has him long term once his career is over.

I'm in between you guys haha. I think he's an NBA player.But I'm not sold on this lottery value business.

I'm take him early in the 2nd round. MAYBE late 1st round.

[eminence]

I like him a lot, bit of a lottery ticket, will need the right fit, but a lot of good stuff. I’d be looking at him mid first, but expect him to go later.

[Dat2U]

I dont see a fit in the current NBA. He's an old skool 6-9 PF with no range. Unless he plays C, he kills spacing. Thats helluva disadvantage to overcome. Worse, he was given bad advice and never attempted to extend his range.

2nd half of 2nd round on my board.

[BlazersBroncos]

I dont see a fit in the current NBA. He's an old skool 6-9 PF with no range. Unless he plays C, he kills spacing. Thats helluva disadvantage to overcome. Worse, he was given bad advice and never attempted to extend his range.

2nd half of 2nd round on my board.

I am not sure why he cant play C if hsi college measurements are accurate (Far from a given). He is listed at 6'9 245lbs - some comparable C's -

Isaiah Jackson 6'9 205lbs
Bismack Biyombo 6'9 255lbs
Robert Williams 6'9 237lbs
Onyeka Okongwu 6'9 240lbs
Al Horford 6'9 240lbs
Dwight Powell 6'10 240lbs
Brandon Clarke 6'9 215lbs

(Of the above only Al can shoot the 3)

He has clear NBA C size if his school isnt fudging the numbers a bunch. I think he goes late R1 and gives a good team immediate value.

[SNPA]

I went for a draft dive. This is the guy if Sac picks 24.

Watch on YouTube

Shot blocking, hyper athletic, rim rolling/running, cutting, good passing, long PF that plays hard.

He does not stretch horizontally but he does stretch vertically. His passing combined with rim protection make him unique…a little Draymond to his game. He adds the athleticism the Kings need between Sabonis and Murray and he can play small ball 5.

He is the right age for Monte too. I think the Kings will have enough shooting to support him (Murray/Huerter/Monk/Lyles/Sasha).

[Hal14]

I went for a draft dive. This is the guy if Sac picks 24.

Watch on YouTube

Shot blocking, hyper athletic, rim rolling/running, cutting, good passing, long PF that plays hard.

He does not stretch horizontally but he does stretch vertically. His passing combined with rim protection make him unique…a little Draymond to his game. He adds the athleticism the Kings need between Sabonis and Murray and he can play small ball 5.

He is the right age for Monte too. I think the Kings will have enough shooting to support him (Murray/Huerter/Monk/Lyles/Sasha).

Yeah I could see SAC taking him. 24 might be a reach - perhaps they trade down?

[babyjax13]

I went for a draft dive. This is the guy if Sac picks 24.

Watch on YouTube

Shot blocking, hyper athletic, rim rolling/running, cutting, good passing, long PF that plays hard.

He does not stretch horizontally but he does stretch vertically. His passing combined with rim protection make him unique…a little Draymond to his game. He adds the athleticism the Kings need between Sabonis and Murray and he can play small ball 5.

He is the right age for Monte too. I think the Kings will have enough shooting to support him (Murray/Huerter/Monk/Lyles/Sasha).

I imagine he's available at 38, possibly even 54. I like the fit with the Kings, too, as maintaining a high-post distributor when he comes in. Not sure he can do that at the NBA level but it could be worth a shot to the right team. I have Sacramento taking Kris Murray at 24, but he might not make it there. Makes sense as a floor-spacing 3/4 + Keegan is already there.

[Sactown33]

I went for a draft dive. This is the guy if Sac picks 24.

Watch on YouTube

Shot blocking, hyper athletic, rim rolling/running, cutting, good passing, long PF that plays hard.

He does not stretch horizontally but he does stretch vertically. His passing combined with rim protection make him unique…a little Draymond to his game. He adds the athleticism the Kings need between Sabonis and Murray and he can play small ball 5.

He is the right age for Monte too. I think the Kings will have enough shooting to support him (Murray/Huerter/Monk/Lyles/Sasha).

Disagree completely on him being the guy at 24. That should be a wing. Guys like Murray, Miller, Coulibaly, Lewis, etc, would fit the teams needs much better. We need more guys with size, shooting, and defense so we can stop with the 3 guard lineups that always get killed on the glass.

Trayce Jackson-Davis at 38 would be decent but I’d prefer Ben Sheppard there. If he’s not there, Jackson-Davis would be solid and I agree with the points you said. I think he might even be able to play as the backup 5. He’s got a 7’ wingspan, tons of bounce, and passing ability to keep running the same offense. He even showed a solid deep shot at the combine o don’t think anyone expected. Him and Lyles on the second line could have that group switch everything on defense like Mike Brown wants.

[SNPA]

I went for a draft dive. This is the guy if Sac picks 24.

Watch on YouTube

Shot blocking, hyper athletic, rim rolling/running, cutting, good passing, long PF that plays hard.

He does not stretch horizontally but he does stretch vertically. His passing combined with rim protection make him unique…a little Draymond to his game. He adds the athleticism the Kings need between Sabonis and Murray and he can play small ball 5.

He is the right age for Monte too. I think the Kings will have enough shooting to support him (Murray/Huerter/Monk/Lyles/Sasha).

Disagree completely on him being the guy at 24. That should be a wing. Guys like Murray, Miller, Coulibaly, Lewis, etc, would fit the teams needs much better. We need more guys with size, shooting, and defense so we can stop with the 3 guard lineups that always get killed on the glass.

Trayce Jackson-Davis at 38 would be decent but I’d prefer Ben Sheppard there. If he’s not there, Jackson-Davis would be solid and I agree with the points you said. I think he might even be able to play as the backup 5. He’s got a 7’ wingspan, tons of bounce, and passing ability to keep running the same offense. He even showed a solid deep shot at the combine o don’t think anyone expected. Him and Lyles on the second line could have that group switch everything on defense like Mike Brown wants.

Just did my first draft look over. My assumption is Kris Murray is gone by 24.

I also don’t think a SF/wing is the Kings main need (definitely a need though). They need at PF to live between Sabonis and Murray and at 24 fit is a consideration. If Davis -son of Dale Davis- is going to be around in the second round that works too but he looks like an NBA player to me. I’ve heard this is a deep draft so maybe he falls out of the first round but I’d have no issue taking him first round in the vast majority of drafts.

I’m also on record saying I’d be using that cap space to go after Hart. There’s the backup wing to Murray and the needed rebounding boost outside of Sabonis. I also like Reid and Grant Williams as targets…but Davis seems like a higher ceiling rim protector, which is a huge need to pair with Sabonis.

[smartcane]

He is a fake 6'8/6'9, super long neck, meh wingspan, he is really small for a Center, not much skill driving either, his handle is shaky, has a nice post-game, solid touch, good activity, mobile, plays a bit like Brandon Clarke but isn't nowhere near as athletic

Dunno, he is an interesting guy as a mobile big, but he is gonna need to shoot it for me to buy in, he is not going to overpower people in the NBA

Bit of a headless chicken syndrome instead of activity vs. smarts, he is all over the place at times

Care to update?

He can play very similar to Bam Adebayo

[smartcane]

I went for a draft dive. This is the guy if Sac picks 24.

Watch on YouTube

Shot blocking, hyper athletic, rim rolling/running, cutting, good passing, long PF that plays hard.

He does not stretch horizontally but he does stretch vertically. His passing combined with rim protection make him unique…a little Draymond to his game. He adds the athleticism the Kings need between Sabonis and Murray and he can play small ball 5.

He is the right age for Monte too. I think the Kings will have enough shooting to support him (Murray/Huerter/Monk/Lyles/Sasha).

Hey can shoot, just look at his work outs. He didn't shoot because that was not the team needed.

[916fan]

I went for a draft dive. This is the guy if Sac picks 24.

Watch on YouTube

Shot blocking, hyper athletic, rim rolling/running, cutting, good passing, long PF that plays hard.

He does not stretch horizontally but he does stretch vertically. His passing combined with rim protection make him unique…a little Draymond to his game. He adds the athleticism the Kings need between Sabonis and Murray and he can play small ball 5.

He is the right age for Monte too. I think the Kings will have enough shooting to support him (Murray/Huerter/Monk/Lyles/Sasha).

That'd be an awful pick. He can't play next to Sabonis. Are you really content drafting a backup C who can't shoot at #24 when there's other players who are more talented and fit the team better?

[azcatz11]

I went for a draft dive. This is the guy if Sac picks 24.

Watch on YouTube

Shot blocking, hyper athletic, rim rolling/running, cutting, good passing, long PF that plays hard.

He does not stretch horizontally but he does stretch vertically. His passing combined with rim protection make him unique…a little Draymond to his game. He adds the athleticism the Kings need between Sabonis and Murray and he can play small ball 5.

He is the right age for Monte too. I think the Kings will have enough shooting to support him (Murray/Huerter/Monk/Lyles/Sasha).

That'd be an awful pick. He can't play next to Sabonis. Are you really content drafting a backup C who can't shoot at #24 when there's other players who are more talented and fit the team better?

He's also old. Turning 24 halfway thru his rookie year. I wouldn't touch him in the first