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I hated to see where he went and how low he went. But it is what it is now. Best of luck to him. Of course he still isn't in the league yet. He can get cut now. Nothing guaranteed at 39 except a look with the team.Count me in the camp that Frank screwed up..the people in his ear cost him millions...he could have been a lottery pick next year...
Didn't most people see this coming. In most mocks this is about where everyone had him going. When will some of these parents and kids learnI hated to see where he went and how low he went. But it is what it is now. Best of luck to him. Of course he still isn't in the league yet. He can get cut now. Nothing guaranteed at 39 except a look with the team.
If Amile can work on the 15-20 foot shot, he could get picked up. He has the size the league likes. I don't recall him ever taking that shot while at Duke. See no way Matt Jones gets into the league, unless somehow he gets quicker and improves his shot.Since they didn't get drafted, what does everyone think the chances are that Amile and Matt will get picked up by an NBA team as unrestricted free agents?
I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree. Getting drafted in the 2nd round is worthless and you're almost better off not getting drafted and being an UFA. Say what you want but I can tell you that this move was at absolute most generous, questionable .
Because getting drafted in the second round isn't a guaranteed contact. You still have to make the team which means you're competing with NBA journeymen. It's much more difficult. If he comes back has a good season he most assuredly gets drafted in the first round in a weaker draft and gets a guaranteed contract. I wish him the best and hope it works out don't get me wrong, but this has to sting big time because it was easily avoidable. Sometimes it's ok to be a kid and a college student.I don't understand the idea that since he didn't come back for another year (to then become a lottery pick and good player in the league) that since he went this year and was a second rounder now somehow he'll bounce around the D-league. How does that work?
Because getting drafted in the second round isn't a guaranteed contact. You still have to make the team which means you're competing with NBA journeymen. It's much more difficult. If he comes back has a good season he most assuredly gets drafted in the first round in a weaker draft and gets a guaranteed contract. I wish him the best and hope it works out don't get me wrong, but this has to sting big time because it was easily avoidable. Sometimes it's ok to be a kid and a college student.
I also think it's arguably better to not get drafted than to get drafted in the second round, where you can then workout for a bunch of teams.Also, more undrafted free agents played in NBA games last year than 2nd round draft picks.
idiotI thought frank would get drafted above Luke.. that's what the joker told me anyway. I hope the celtics don't trade Tatum
Agree that it is better to be undrafted as opposed to the second but both Duhon, Singler and Boozer were second round pick who managed to make it.Hope Frank has the same luckI also think it's arguably better to not get drafted than to get drafted in the second round, where you can then workout for a bunch of teams.
Since everyone is speculating about Frank Jackson, that it was a mistake, or he didn't like college, I'll do my own speculating.
He didn't like sitting behind Matt Jones, didn't like becoming Dukes starting point guard near the end of the season, didn't like 'only' playing 25 minutes a game, now didn't like possible court time issues with Duval on board and a crowded backcourt. Or he thinks he's good enough to be with the big boys and giving it a shot. Good luck Frank, hope you make it
Can't wait to watch the draft and rub it in this dudes face..btw give me 30 or so I forgot how many teams there are but guys u would take before him then.pleasee! Give me something to attack .u could just go copy and paste a mock but most have frank in the first now ..I'm guessing..that's a guess...have no clue lmao. the other Jackson? I do agree though he'll probally go to the D league..just blows my mind why u would t take a chance late 1st on him ...he looked good at thecombine for a reason ..he's good
Q, Jackson could have been a lottery pick if he had stayed. In the short term, he made a bad financial decision. I am not sure who he ultimately listened top in regards to where he would be drafted, but if he had listened to coach K......It is his life an his decision and I repect that, however I can certainly find a few ways to question him for leaving.I really think Frank could've been a first rounder in 2018, but I can't fault him for leaving.
The ACC is killing it thus far
Q, Jackson could have been a lottery pick if he had stayed. In the short term, he made a bad financial decision. I am not sure who he ultimately listened top in regards to where he would be drafted, but if he had listened to coach K......It is his life an his decision and I repect that, however I can certainly find a few ways to question him for leaving.
Since everyone is speculating about Frank Jackson, that it was a mistake, or he didn't like college, I'll do my own speculating.
He didn't like sitting behind Matt Jones, didn't like becoming Dukes starting point guard near the end of the season, didn't like 'only' playing 25 minutes a game, now didn't like possible court time issues with Duval on board and a crowded backcourt. Or he thinks he's good enough to be with the big boys and giving it a shot. Good luck Frank, hope you make it
Agree with what you're saying. I know Matt has been the subject of a lot of debate over his time at Duke. Just my 'recliner coach' opinion but I personally would have loved seeing Frank starting the whole year beside Grayson and Luke, with Matt logging 15-20 minutes a game. That's where I use a 'possible' reason as to how he felt. Nothing against Matt at all folks, I just compare him to a Nate Britt. Spell some guys, play some d and maybe score a few points. Frank is a freak athlete, who really has no areas that he's bad at, just needs time to hone in what God blessed him withThose are all certain possibilities. I still have a hard time concluding he was 'behind' Matt or should have taken issue with 'only' playing 25 minutes per game. The expectations some kids have today are off the charts. I interviewed a recent college graduate less than three months ago (for a sales gig) who expected to make $75K+ right off the bat without selling a thing. I damn near feel out of my chair. But I digress.
But truthfully, if he was afraid of the competition at Duke next season....well, then he has little to no hope in the NBA. The players in the NBA are going to be better than Duke's backcourt.
I hope he makes it, too. IMO, he's an incredible talent who I foresaw having a big sophomore year at Duke and being, at minimum, one of our top two scorers (and even potentially making a similar rise as what we saw from Luke last season). I'll continue to say he's a guy I see playing in the NBA for a long time. Talent is one thing he is not short on.
If Amile can work on the 15-20 foot shot, he could get picked up. He has the size the league likes. I don't recall him ever taking that shot while at Duke. See no way Matt Jones gets into the league, unless somehow he gets quicker and improves his shot.
Once Utah traded for the rights to Donovan Mitchell, Jackson was not going in the first round. I do agree that after the combine, they got ahead of themselves. I do like Jackson and wish him well though. We all make iffy decisions when put on the spot at times.He had a really good combine, but I think they let that play in their minds too much. He was never seen as anything better than a top 23 to 25 pick....and there just aren't enough guarantees when that's the case. It only gives you six to eight spots to land, and with the landscape the way it is, a team would was thought to take him might have had another player they liked better fall to them. It's a shame for Frank, but it's the reality of the situation.
Lastly, I hate reading into things....but did anyone else think the handshake and mock hug with Jon last night after he was drafted was a little chilly? He also didn't speak to anything about Duke, while all of the other guys had pretty glowing things to say. Again, I'm maybe reading into that a bit....but it was just something I noticed.
Well guys -- you can flip the "Bozo-bit" on me.
Frank didn't make it in the first round like he was trending. Instead he was first pick second round. I didn't see he's reaction, but from what I gather, he was disappointed.
I think he'll be fine, better than fine actually.
He left early because he was unsure of his role on the Blue Devils team next season. And you know what, I don't blame him at all and kind of agree with him. His presence was creating a logjam with one, young Mr. Duval. Frank took a risk -- I thought it was a stupid risk.
Man -- I was wrong. I thought he would go undrafted. I think he proved to everyone that he will do WELL in the league. Why did he drop? Did he have foot surgery before the draft? I think so, but honestly don't know.
I was flat-out wrong about his prospects of getting drafted in a LOADED pool and he did it. He might go to the G-League. I think that is fine, but he'll get called up a lot and he'll be gunning to the hoop.
The smartest thing I heard last night in the draft was from Jay Bilas. He said that guys use to worry about being drafted as high as possible. NOW, they are just looking to get signed and then get the $$ on the second contract. That actually makes sense to me.
So Frank failed? Hardly. Look forward to seeing him in the NBA in the following years. Nice job Blue Devil!
He had a really good combine, but I think they let that play in their minds too much. He was never seen as anything better than a top 23 to 25 pick....and there just aren't enough guarantees when that's the case. It only gives you six to eight spots to land, and with the landscape the way it is, a team would was thought to take him might have had another player they liked better fall to them. It's a shame for Frank, but it's the reality of the situation.
Lastly, I hate reading into things....but did anyone else think the handshake and mock hug with Jon last night after he was drafted was a little chilly? He also didn't speak to anything about Duke, while all of the other guys had pretty glowing things to say. Again, I'm maybe reading into that a bit....but it was just something I noticed.
The "chilly feeling" might be that Frank was thinking about the teams that gave him the impression that he was going higher. Jon was there because Frank invited him. I don't think Frank would do that only to give Jon the cold shoulder.He had a really good combine, but I think they let that play in their minds too much. He was never seen as anything better than a top 23 to 25 pick....and there just aren't enough guarantees when that's the case. It only gives you six to eight spots to land, and with the landscape the way it is, a team would was thought to take him might have had another player they liked better fall to them. It's a shame for Frank, but it's the reality of the situation.
Lastly, I hate reading into things....but did anyone else think the handshake and mock hug with Jon last night after he was drafted was a little chilly? He also didn't speak to anything about Duke, while all of the other guys had pretty glowing things to say. Again, I'm maybe reading into that a bit....but it was just something I noticed.
Thought the exact same thing. More so the interview than the half hearted hug.He had a really good combine, but I think they let that play in their minds too much. He was never seen as anything better than a top 23 to 25 pick....and there just aren't enough guarantees when that's the case. It only gives you six to eight spots to land, and with the landscape the way it is, a team would was thought to take him might have had another player they liked better fall to them. It's a shame for Frank, but it's the reality of the situation.
Lastly, I hate reading into things....but did anyone else think the handshake and mock hug with Jon last night after he was drafted was a little chilly? He also didn't speak to anything about Duke, while all of the other guys had pretty glowing things to say. Again, I'm maybe reading into that a bit....but it was just something I noticed.
Frank didn't invite JonThe "chilly feeling" might be that Frank was thinking about the teams that gave him the impression that he was going higher. Jon was there because Frank invited him. I don't think Frank would do that only to give Jon the cold shoulder.
I could be wrong, but that is how I would read that.