NBA Free Agency: Where could Reggie Jackson go?


NBA Free Agency: Where could Reggie Jackson go?

Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson came to Los Angeles Clippers in 2020

Reggie Jackson landed at Los Angeles Clippers in 2020 itself, the backup guard has had a dull last season. The player in certain ways depicts the embarrassing loss of Clippers via the hands of Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semi-finals. This resulted in Jackson taking the backseat with less of game time in the regular season. 

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He went from averaging 27.2 minutes with the Detroit Pistons in that same year to 21.3 minutes with LA. The Clippers were also somewhat stacked at the guard position with Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams and Landry Shamet, making Jackson more times than not the odd man out. 

Jackson to Warriors or Celtics? 

Reggie Jackson played for Detroit Pistons from 2015 to 2020

Reggie Jackson could not absolutely play the Thompson role in Golden State Warriors, but could be a helpful asset with his scoring ability to support Stephen Curry. Also, he will also presumably come with a low asking price, seeing that his current contract with the Clippers is a one-year, minimum deal. 

This would leave extra cap space for the Warriors to pursue other targets such as a pivotal big man that can fit into their starting five. 

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Another place for Jackson to land could be Boston Celtics. The Celtics have had a difficult time finding talent to come off the bench for a reasonable price, leaving them oftentimes to stick with their usual options they currently have. However, as the Celtics progressed through the playoffs, it became evident that they lacked the necessary talent to sustain leads upon their starters sitting. 

 
With little financial flexibility available as they march into the offseason, Jackson could come at a bargained price for Beantown. The former Boston College guard could also return to a city he called home for three seasons during his college career. 

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