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Following Potential 2025 Draftees

Ferguson_Mellochill said:
I've been curious about him. He wasn't getting much time or touches earlier in the year. Jazz could use some toughness and physicality at the wing.
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Definitely on my radar. Read a bit on him from HS and he was said to be a certified bucket getter. IDK about that, but he seems to have significant role player capabilities while also not being totally devoid of skill like someone like Hendricks.

Thinking he can be a Peyton Watson type with the upside for more.
 
Ferguson_Mellochill said:
Ian Jackson keeps scoring, but he also recorded 1 assist vs. 4 turnovers today.
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his role isn't to pass the basketball. He's averaging 25 ppg on 60% TS as a starter. you want that dude shooting the ball. his team is better off when he's shooting than when other guys are shooting. KD averaged 1 assist per game in college. His role was to score.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
his role isn't to pass the basketball. He's averaging 25 ppg on 60% TS as a starter. you want that dude shooting the ball. his team is better off when he's shooting than when other guys are shooting. KD averaged 1 assist per game in college. His role was to score.
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Guys can change their games over time, sure, but assuming he can pass when he has not shown that part of his game is a huge risk.

This current Jazz team desperately needs some high level ball handlers and passers. That should be a high priority for our draft picks this year.
 
SoberasHotRod said:
Guys can change their games over time, sure, but assuming he can pass when he has not shown that part of his game is a huge risk.

This current Jazz team desperately needs some high level ball handlers and passers. That should be a high priority for our draft picks this year.
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the jazz need efficient scorers more than anything. that is the most important skill in the league. if he can pass, it's gravy. it's why KD was drafted 2nd overall. when you can score like that, you take the guy and worry about passing later.

granted, KD was 6'10" or whatever, and Jackson is just 6'4" - i'm not advocating taking Jackson #2 overall, but I am saying he's damn good and starting at around 5, if he keeps playing his way, he has to be strongly considered.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
his role isn't to pass the basketball. He's averaging 25 ppg on 60% TS as a starter. you want that dude shooting the ball. his team is better off when he's shooting than when other guys are shooting. KD averaged 1 assist per game in college. His role was to score.
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Still averaged double the assist Jackson does and Jackson isnt 6'11

Thats a good argument for Bailey. Not for Jackson.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
the jazz need efficient scorers more than anything. that is the most important skill in the league. if he can pass, it's gravy. it's why KD was drafted 2nd overall. when you can score like that, you take the guy and worry about passing later.
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The Jazz are chockful of efficient scorers. They have 3 players nearly averaging 50/40/90 and a fourth (Lauri) who is also capable of that slash line. They need 2-way players who can handle.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
the jazz need efficient scorers more than anything.
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I know absolutely nothing about Jackson, so I'm not weighing in specifically on the debate about him.

But Jazz have three players this season that have hovered near the 50-40-90 club for significant stretches (though we're trying to get rid of two of them). And Lauri has this in his past as well. (Of course we can always use more efficient scorers).
 
Jazz need a versatile on-ball creator who can create advantages more than anything. We have a bunch of guys who can shoot and cut. We need someone who can run an offense and get the defense to really collapse and warp.

This is why I'm a bit less excited by a player like Ace Bailey for the Jazz, while someone like Harper or Jakucionis could be just what the doctor ordered. Meanwhile, the 2026 draft has an array of impressive wings and forwards in the top 10. Obviously, if we can get Cooper Flagg, take him and run, but otherwise these lead guards in the top 6 or so have to look appealing to the Jazz. Jazz might be the worst playmaking team in the league right now.
 
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