Jackson not young-Star players over 31

[spectre]

I love Monta, but I'd worry about his immaturity. Sure he can outgrow it, but I don't know that I'd be wanting to pay him 11 million per year before it happened.

Jax was a quick fix at a cheap price value wise in regards to what we gave up for him, but that 28 million he's owed over the next 3 years is in no way a bargain price. He brings a lot of positives, but with that comes negatives too:

1) he can be a terrible chucker. I mean...0 for 4 contested 3s on 4 possessions in an OT where we only needed to score 2s?

2) he will pass, but sometimes he makes some of the most boneheaded passes it'll make you scream. More times than not he'll have 3 TOs in the 1st quarter, and most will be almost a straight pass to the opposition for a fast break.

3) he's easily gotten out of his game. Vs. Boston Garnett talked a little smack and after that Jax became worthless. Dude you're 31...realize what the opposition's goal is.

4) he can be a really crappy perimeter defender. Between him and Crash it's no wonder we get burnt regularly outside by the opponent's wings.

5) he is the opposite of "play the right way". He stops ball movement and he seldom passes to the perimeter when he's posting up/playing in the paint. When he plays with the 2nd unit it becomes the "Stephen Jackson Show".

We need his skillset, but would it surprise anyone that Jax is FOURTH in winshares on this team?

I don't want the above to insinuate that I don't value him as I do. He's been a big part of our winning season this year and it was a great move to trade for him what we did. I'd do it again in an instant...but I don't see him as a longtime fixture, and if we're not looking good by the next deadline (as MJ insinuated) I think he's the first "core" piece outta here.

[mj4life]

jax at this point is what we need.like iverson he is a flawed player and at times he does slow down the offense, but what jax brings to this team in terms of intensity and competive spirit can't be measured and even other teams players acknowledge this

[teej]

C'mon now. Regardless if that was said in jest it's not something that should be done...and ESPECIALLY by a mod.

I try to never backseat mod here, but as you know I detest calling posters names.

Besides...there's only one who deserves the title "Idiot".

That's probably true.

I'm not calling him an idiot in the mental sense, but as in the Middle Ages tradition of an elected village idiot as far as Stephen Jackson goes, thus the "Jackson"ville village idiot.

If it offended anyone, my apologies.

[rsxnova]

He may not be the perfect star but he is all we have. I am thankfull.


Also, SJax's contract is a bargain compared to Vlad Rad.

[superb1]

For what its worth, Jack had this to say about his injury.

But this victory came at a price. Stephen Jackson (16 points and seven rebounds) said he was in “excruciating’’ pain after the game with a bruised ligament at the base of his left index finger. He’s been nursing the injury for a month. An X-ray revealed no fracture.

“I’m getting beaten-up a lot,’’ said Jackson, who also has a bruised right heel. “It’s starting to catch up to me.’’



Wondering if his is beginning to feel the wear and tear.

[teej]

Let him skip the Minny and Washington games. Larry, Stevie and Hendo can do what he's done the last couple games.

[SWedd523]

Let him skip the Minny and Washington games. Larry, Stevie and Hendo can do what he's done the last couple games.

Shoot 3-49?

[Toocool]

Perhaps Larry and Stevie would do that.
Hendo at times can't even seem to hit the side of a barn, he needs to be more aggressive on offense and show us that slashing goodness he used at Duke.