Suns Rookies and Sophomores Week 8 and 9

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 19: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls on November 19, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 16: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 16, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Week 8 : 39-25-65 shooting. 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.5 steals in 25.8 minutes.
Week 9 : 23-10-78 shooting. 7.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.3 steals in 24.7 minutes.

No one can doubt the promise Jackson shows with his mentality, toughness and defense. He has 11 games with at least 2 steals this season. The only other rookie with more is Ben Simmons. Josh’s rebounding is another plus as shown by his career high 8 rebounds on 12/16. His shooting is a completely different story. It has been horrid and will need to improve drastically to be a solid force for this young team’s future. If you look at his recent free throw shooting, maybe it is getting better. Before December he was only making 51.5% at the line. In December he is making 67.6% at the charity stripe. A 16% increase in accuracy is nothing to scoff at.

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