The Phoenix Suns selected Kansas forward Josh Jackson with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 3: "He has a Kevin Garnett-like intensity to the way he plays the game. He's the best two-way player in the draft and has elite court vision for a wing, along with great length and athleticism." More (Insider)
Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 6: "Jackson has good steal and block rates and is an excellent playmaker for a wing. So why doesn't he project better? Inefficiency is a major culprit." More (Insider)
Scouting report -- positives:
Super athletic wing
Incredible motor and competitiveness
Attacks on both ends of the floor
Scouting report -- negatives:
Needs to improve his jumper
Can struggle to get in the flow as a scorer
Can be overly aggressive at times leading to foul trouble
Read the full scouting report (Insider)
ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):
Chances he'll be an All-Star: 6.98 percent
Chances he'll be a starter: 28.14 percent
Chances he'll be a role player: 25.69 percent
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