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Should they stay or should they go – Forwards Edition

By Tim Holstad

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 6: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 6, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 6: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 6, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – MARCH 30: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns goes to the basket against the Houston Rockets on March 30, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – MARCH 30: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns goes to the basket against the Houston Rockets on March 30, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Josh Jackson

2017-18 Stats:

13.1 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 1.5 APG, 35 GS

Outlook: Yes.

Josh came on very strong after the All-Star break in his rookie season. A switch seemed to flip on (thanks in large part to the coaching of former interim head coach Jay Triano), and he quickly became a player who looked worthy of the 4th overall pick. His defense was fantastic at times, although he definitely needs to find consistency on that end of the floor. Surprisingly, it was his offense that became the staple near the end of the year. With Devin Booker and T.J. Warren on the shelf, Josh became the clear-cut go-to option for Phoenix, and his production showed why.

Josh has all the physical tools to be a superstar and he has shown flashes of that talent as well. His second season needs to be more consistent, and he needs to show an improved shooting percentage and shot selection. However, playing with Booker should improve his shot selection naturally. The fact of the matter is that Jackson has become another cornerstone piece for the Phoenix Suns, and I personally don’t think any star is worth giving him up for at this point in time.

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