Is Josh Jackson a better prospect than Lonzo Ball? In a fascinating detail-rich piece, Rob Dauster of NBC Sports tackles this question. The column focuses on Jackson, outlining his strengths and weaknesses. The Kansas product’s most prominent strengths include his length, superior athleticism, competitiveness, and versatility. Dauster considers the forward’s main weaknesses to be his jump shot and his tendency to make defensive lapses.
After a careful and extensive consideration of Jackson’s game, Dauster concludes that he is a better prospect than Ball and the second-best prospect in the draft. In fact, the writer contends that the gap between Markelle Fultz and Jackson is smaller than the gap between Jackson and Ball.
Here are a couple more draft-related items:
- Speaking of Fultz, the point guard said Tuesday that he has had multiple conversations with Danny Ainge since the draft combine, reports Jeff Goodman of ESPN. Fultz told ESPN: “I want to be the No. 1 pick really bad. It’s been a dream of mine since I was a little kid, and I feel like I would fit well in Boston.” The Washington freshman elaborated on his fit with the Celtics and star Isaiah Thomas: “We can both play on or off the ball. We can both score and also pass. I think we’d be great together. When we’ve talked since the lottery, we haven’t really talked about basketball much. He’s been through a lot lately.”
- What are the most dangerous mistakes that NBA teams make during the draft? Joel Brigham of Basketball Insiders describes the seven most common flawed strategies that can lead to “egregious error” in the draft. We strongly encourage you to read the full piece on the topic, as it includes juicy details, such as which players from this year’s draft class are potential busts based on each blunder from the list. Check out the piece to see Brigham’s full list.
Anybody without Lavar is a better prospect!
It’s not his dad that’s the problem. He’s not as talented as his attitude and ego thinks he is. He will never be able to lead a team with his attitude. Nobody will listen and he will be a target throughout league to make sure he fails. I don’t believe a rookie stepping into NBA talking trash that he is better than everybody and can’t be a Magic,Michael, Shaq,Kareem ,Lebron type impact on league will get some extra D played against him and Daddy then will not help with his act. Fox or Tatum will compliment Ingram and Randal best in this draft. Ball will be an average player so don’t throw out those original Air Jordan’s for the Ball originals.
Wrong!
Earvin says: my mind is made up…don’t confuse me with facts! This will be the new circus without elephants! Big Baller Bust!
I don’t think Ball will b a “bust”. But I don’t think he’s a transcended talent like his dad thinks he is. I c more of a Rubioish player. A guy who can get sum assists, have a highlight or 2. But won’t b a star. Good solid piece to a borderline playoff team. But the lakers don’t have the pieces outside of Ingram to maximize Balls skill set.
BUST!!!!!!! and daddy ah BuST also
Jackson is better than Ball, but he is also better than Fultz. In five years I believe Josh Jackson will be the best player to come out of this draft.
I’m really surprised nobody mentions Ball’s huge problem – his delivery. When he shoots he does it from a low, chest-high position. While he apparently got away with that in college, he won’t in the pros. That’s why I’m really hoping the Lakers get him. That and all those daddy issues. Daddy is a dumbass, perfect for LA.