The No. 10 overall recruit by ESPN in 2016, Jackson averaged 28.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists as a senior en route to KSL Game Night Live player of the year, Deseret News Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Utah Player of the Year honors.
Philadelphia was a lock to take Washington's Markelle Fultz after trading with Boston for the top pick and the Los Angeles Lakers were expected to take UCLA guard Lonzo Ball, which they did.
New Orleans traded up to the No. 31 pick - the first selection of the second round - to take Duke guard Frank Jackson.
But what he's getting from the team that actually selected him might be a little more exciting.
"I am thrilled to officially be a part of team Under Armour as I start my professional career", said Jackson. "I don't think they play as hard as I do, period". "I think we're going to take a pause after (Thursday) and evaluate the league, what's going to be available via trade and free agency. I automatically just get excited when I see stuff like that".
The edge Jackson plays with is unique as well.
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In theory, the No. 1 overall pick is more valuable than the No. 3, hence why the Philadelphia 76ers relinquished a first-round pick in next year's National Basketball Association draft to move up two spots earlier this week. "If you look at the league today, those are the players that are thriving right now". He will push up the court in transition well, he fights through screens with force and he's always looking to make the smart play on the offensive end.
Jackson joins a team facing some uncertainty in the back court. Jackson is a guy that not only checks those boxes from a defensive standpoint, but he's got IQ and ability to offensively fill in well at different positions on the floor too. His motor and tenacity figure to keep him fighting even during the inevitable slumps.
It did not go over well with Ainge, who said he had to get up at 4 a.m.to catch the flight, but added it had nothing to do with drafting Tatum over Jackson on Thursday night. "Josh brings a level of competitiveness and toughness that we've witnessed over the years at our Elite 24 and UAA grassroots events". I don't think that we've had anybody, when you add 'em all up, that would grade out higher than what he does. "I think it's growing pains and going through college and other experiences". "But I do think he's about as prepared as anybody can be that is only 20 years old".
"We thought if we waited until the 40th pick he might not be there", Pelicans general manager Dell Demps said. "It's going to teach me a lot", Jackson said.
McDonough continued: "He's a very competitive guy".
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