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[QUOTE="PAHusky, post: 4307902, member: 3807"]
Some of these NBA takes/player comps are goofy.

Jackson is not a lottery pick, or even guaranteed an NBA bench role, unless and until he figures out how to score, and, more specifically, fixes his jump shot.

Ben Simmons is 6'10 and one of the best on ball defenders in the NBA, his passing is way more advanced than Andre, his overall game is better....and even he struggles with fitting into lineups because he can't shoot.

AJ's form is awful.  Shooting set shot 3's in the NBA won't cut it, and his finishing at the rim isn't phenomenal either.  Despite his otherworldly athleticism, there's no defined role for him in an NBA that demands that even its centers be able to stretch the floor on offense.

However - I think he can be an incredible college player even with his offensive limitations.  If he can keep knocking down just enough 3's to keep the defense somewhat honest and the game slows down a little more on offense for him, he'll be an incredible wing if we can surround him with shooters.  The NBA talk needs to be put on hold until we see some improvement in his shooting though.
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