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SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 5: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns rebounds the ball during game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 5, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 2018 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 5: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns rebounds the ball during game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 5, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 2018 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Dragan Bender

PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 16: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 16, 2018 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 16: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 16, 2018 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

37-39-100 shooting. 7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 24.4 minutes.

His 3 point percentage has drastically improved this season and he is averaging 2 makes per game over the last 3 weeks on nearly 40% accuracy. However, he really needs to improve inside the arc as he only made 4 of 14 attempts (29%) and only attempted a single free throw in the last 220 minutes of court time. This should not be the case for a 7-1 player. However, he is definitely starting to come out and show promise. In back to back games on Jan 7 and 12, he averaged 4.5 treys, 17 points, 7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game. Breathe fire, Dragan.

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