Is Reggie Jackson Going To Be a Starting PG In The NBA

Well it always comes down to the money and the aspirations of the player. There are a few teams out there with cap space that may be interested in Jackson to be their pg, Orlando, Milwaukee, Toronto, Lakers, or even Boston if they trade Rondo. If someone was to throw a lot of money towards Jackson, OKC simply cannot match it. Let alone Jackson probably believes he’s a starter and wants to go else where, rather than backup Westbrook. It comes down to the demand for Jackson next Summer. Lamb on the other hand, they can afford to pay him because he would eventually be a starter, unless of course he improved so much and became a near max money player. This isn’t a bad situation, being a small market team, the Thunder has their cornerstone players in Durant and Westbrook, and to an extent Ibaka. If Jackson, Lamb, etc was to price themselves out of their range, they simplify need to ship them off for cheaper assets with potential, a la Harden trade.

Well it always comes down to the money and the aspirations of the player. There are a few teams out there with cap space that may be interested in Jackson to be their pg, Orlando, Milwaukee, Toronto, Lakers, or even Boston if they trade Rondo. If someone was to throw a lot of money towards Jackson, OKC simply cannot match it. Let alone Jackson probably believes he’s a starter and wants to go else where, rather than backup Westbrook. It comes down to the demand for Jackson next Summer. Lamb on the other hand, they can afford to pay him because he would eventually be a starter, unless of course he improved so much and became a near max money player. This isn’t a bad situation, being a small market team, the Thunder has their cornerstone players in Durant and Westbrook, and to an extent Ibaka. If Jackson, Lamb, etc was to price themselves out of their range, they simplify need to ship them off for cheaper assets with potential, a la Harden trade.

I think Jackson could be a starter elsewhere in a season or two.  I don’t know if he’d want the reduced role and reduced salary in OKC but it’d be good for OKC if they could keep him.

I think Jackson could be a starter elsewhere in a season or two.  I don’t know if he’d want the reduced role and reduced salary in OKC but it’d be good for OKC if they could keep him.

 becausse he will be okc’s starting sg soon

 becausse he will be okc’s starting sg soon

The good news for the Thunder is that by the time his rookie deal expires Perkins will be off the books.  They can offer 10 or 12 mill a year if they really wanted to…  my guess is they will offer 8 to 10 a year but I think Reggie is in the same mindset of Harden, wanting more money and a bigger role.  I hope I’m wrong though. 

The good news for the Thunder is that by the time his rookie deal expires Perkins will be off the books.  They can offer 10 or 12 mill a year if they really wanted to…  my guess is they will offer 8 to 10 a year but I think Reggie is in the same mindset of Harden, wanting more money and a bigger role.  I hope I’m wrong though. 

They need to move perkins and those draft picks they have now I don’t care about chemistry perkins is ineffective. All he does is gives hard fouls at times.They saved a lot of money with Kevin Martian leaving  also harden turning down 14 mil now  they can split that  between  Lamb ,Jackson and Adams. Don’t get it confused okc isn’t holding Jackson back unlike harden ,hes no allstar cal player he has a solid sixth man role along with lamb that duos replaces what harden gave somewhat.

Would Jackson have even cracked a rotation in the nba? we all know okc throws it young players out there  that’s the history of this team developing homegrown talent even Thabo has become a better player.

The problem is when they traded harden they should have asked for asik for perkins.

They need to move perkins and those draft picks they have now I don’t care about chemistry perkins is ineffective. All he does is gives hard fouls at times.They saved a lot of money with Kevin Martian leaving  also harden turning down 14 mil now  they can split that  between  Lamb ,Jackson and Adams. Don’t get it confused okc isn’t holding Jackson back unlike harden ,hes no allstar cal player he has a solid sixth man role along with lamb that duos replaces what harden gave somewhat.

Would Jackson have even cracked a rotation in the nba? we all know okc throws it young players out there  that’s the history of this team developing homegrown talent even Thabo has become a better player.

The problem is when they traded harden they should have asked for asik for perkins.

 all I know is….we need that call-out thread.  I mentioned on here how much of a dark horse pick he was coming out.  I was met with criticism of my statements by those who asked if a first round pick was spent on Jackson to be a career backup.  I stated absolutely not.  He received that guaranteed draft position by OKC because Westbrook would be up for renewal and they didnt know if they would be able to retain him.  Jackson wasnt just insurance, he was a backup plan.  Russ re-signed so in this instance it looks like Jackson will end up leaving ultimately.  However, like the Suns found a valuable PG in Bledsoe, some team will do the same with Jackson.

 all I know is….we need that call-out thread.  I mentioned on here how much of a dark horse pick he was coming out.  I was met with criticism of my statements by those who asked if a first round pick was spent on Jackson to be a career backup.  I stated absolutely not.  He received that guaranteed draft position by OKC because Westbrook would be up for renewal and they didnt know if they would be able to retain him.  Jackson wasnt just insurance, he was a backup plan.  Russ re-signed so in this instance it looks like Jackson will end up leaving ultimately.  However, like the Suns found a valuable PG in Bledsoe, some team will do the same with Jackson.

 One of the commentators last night put it perfectly when he said "Reggie is one of those rare players who can break down his defender, and get to the rim without a pick." That’s Jacksons biggest attribute, and is what he is going to make his money on.   

I love his game, and think he’s a critical part to OKC’s team. He already has the trust of Kevin Durant, and Brooks trusts him in the closing minutes of games. I would like to see him grow with this team, but I could easily see him taking the money and running. If OKC is lucky, he will sign an MLE type of deal, similar to what the Celtics gave Courney Lee. 

I don’t think he’s best suited to play a starting role right now because he’s more of a scorer than a distributer, but if he can add to his game like he has, then I see no reason why he couldn’t start for a couple teams. With guys like George Hill getting PAID then I don’t see why some team wouldn’t throw that type of money at Reggie.  

 One of the commentators last night put it perfectly when he said "Reggie is one of those rare players who can break down his defender, and get to the rim without a pick." That’s Jacksons biggest attribute, and is what he is going to make his money on.   

I love his game, and think he’s a critical part to OKC’s team. He already has the trust of Kevin Durant, and Brooks trusts him in the closing minutes of games. I would like to see him grow with this team, but I could easily see him taking the money and running. If OKC is lucky, he will sign an MLE type of deal, similar to what the Celtics gave Courney Lee. 

I don’t think he’s best suited to play a starting role right now because he’s more of a scorer than a distributer, but if he can add to his game like he has, then I see no reason why he couldn’t start for a couple teams. With guys like George Hill getting PAID then I don’t see why some team wouldn’t throw that type of money at Reggie.  

I think Jackson would be a starter in many teams right now.

I think Jackson would be a starter in many teams right now.

Reggie Jackson is developing, Jeremy Lamb is getting to play this year and doing great, and Steve Adams looks like a brilliant add. It’s an exciting team.

They’re one of the best teams already. If they keep this group together and they keep developing, they might be the best team next year.

Reggie Jackson is developing, Jeremy Lamb is getting to play this year and doing great, and Steve Adams looks like a brilliant add. It’s an exciting team.

They’re one of the best teams already. If they keep this group together and they keep developing, they might be the best team next year.

Reggie Jackson is night and day better than he was last year. He’s become a pretty reliable scoring threat.

Reggie Jackson is night and day better than he was last year. He’s become a pretty reliable scoring threat.

 He can start for another team, but I think he fits best as a backup. He’s not a true floor general, but he can score real well and he has the size and attitude to be a great defender.

 He can start for another team, but I think he fits best as a backup. He’s not a true floor general, but he can score real well and he has the size and attitude to be a great defender.