The Suns have signed first-round pick Josh Jackson, according to the Associated Press. As with all rookie deals for first-rounders, Jackson received two guaranteed years with team options for the following two seasons.
As the fourth overall selection, Jackson will make a little more than $5.09MM in his first season. The full deal would give him more than $27.12MM, assuming he stays with the Suns for four years, as our rookie-scale chart shows. Jackson will become eligible for an extension in 2020 or could be a restricted free agent in 2021.
A 6’8″ forward out of Kansas, Jackson averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists in his only season as a Jayhawk. Scouts raved about his versatility, athleticism and defensive prowess heading into the draft.
Fans can get their first look at him in a Phoenix uniform starting this weekend as part of the Suns’ summer league team in Las Vegas.
that pic looks like a 47 year old man…..
Ready to play in the BIG3
Josh Jackson will average 16 ppg with solid defense, welcome to the desert Josh.
I’m still irritated he didn’t want to work out for the Cs. I like Tatum but JJ could be an instant problem for the opposition.
Jackson defensively will be a prophet, kid has a ridiculous motor on both ends. Tatum is an isolation prophet, kid has all the tools to be a 25+ ppg scorer in a couple of years.
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Very nice for the future !!!