Pelton mail: Which rookies are most ready to contribute?
Kevin Pelton's ranking of Josh Jackson's immediate impact matches the former Jayhawk's draft slot.
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
24-58, 5th in Pacific
- 2/24L 128-121
- 2/26L 100-96
- 2/28L 130-112
- 3/2W 120-103
- 3/3W 118-111
- 3/5W 109-106
- 3/7L 131-127
- 3/9L 122-110
- 3/11W 100-98
- 3/12L 110-101
- 3/15L 107-101
- 3/17L 109-103
- 3/19L 112-95
- 3/21L 112-97
- 3/23L 126-98
- 3/24L 130-120
- 3/26L 120-106
- 3/28L 95-91
- 3/30L 124-118
- 4/1L 130-117
- 4/2L 123-116
- 4/5L 120-111
- 4/7W 120-99
- 4/9W 124-111
- 4/11L 129-104
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Ball, Jackson struggle on first pitches (0:57)
Josh Jackson's first pitch misses the mark (0:36)
GM: Suns 'played by rules' in Jackson pursuit
"You guys know my connection to the Boston Celtics and the respect I have for Danny Ainge, but you guys also know how competitive I am and it is a competition," Suns GM Ryan McDonough said Friday without elaborating much more.
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Among the options Phoenix was considering, Josh Jackson was the best fit at No. 4. Davon Reed (No. 32) brings a defensive edge as a potential backup to Jackson, while Alec Peters is a steal at No. 54.
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Jackson on being selected by Suns at No. 4
Suns G Josh Jackson gives his takes on being selected by Phoenix with the No. 4 pick in the NBA draft, how his time at Kansas prepared him for the NBA and more.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Suns GM Ryan McDonough said the only shortcoming he sees in Josh Jackson is his shooting. McDonough called Jackson one of the better passing wings he's scouted. McDonough also said he was impressed by Jackson's first step, calling it "quick," as well as his ability create space.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Suns GM Ryan McDonough called Josh Jackson's incidents at Kansas a "mistake." McDonough said the Suns talked to at least 20-30 people about Jackson -- but said that's typical regardless of player -- ranging from coaches to trainers to student managers to shoe company employees. "We did a tremendous amount of background and research," McDonough said.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Suns GM Ryan McDonough talked to Kansas coach Bill Self last night about Josh Jackson. McDonough said Self "swears" by Jackson.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
"We thought Josh Jackson was the best player in the draft." -- Suns GM Ryan McDonough. "We love his fit for our roster."
Suns pick at No. 54: Alec Peters, Valparaiso forward
The Suns selected Valparaiso forward Alec Peters with the No. 54 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Suns pick at No. 32: Davon Reed, Miami guard
The Suns selected Miami guard Davon Reed with the No. 32 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
The Suns drafted shooting guard Davon Reed out of Miami with the 32nd pick in the second round.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Josh Jackson, the Suns' first-round pick, used the Golden State Warriors as a comparison for what Phoenix's young nucleus can become: "Look at them now."
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Suns first-round pick F Josh Jackson is sticking to the narrative that his off-court incidents during his freshman year at Kansas have been "blown out of proportion." He's learned that "everything" he does is under a magnifying glass.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Suns first-round pick Josh Jackson thinks new teammate Devin Booker has his best basketball ahead of him.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
On conference call with Arizona media, new Suns F Josh Jackson said Phoenix is "a place I feel I fit in perfect."
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
"I don't think the other guys in this draft really care as much as I do. I don't think they play as hard as I do, period. I think that's what really makes me special. I refuse to fail, period." – New Suns F Josh Jackson on his fellow first-round picks.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
"I'm pretty excited to be a Phoenix Sun. I know they're a pretty young team. I think that's really special, though, because coming in I think we can learn a lot together and over the years we can be something really special. And just being able to grow together, I think that'll make our team chemistry a lot better." – Suns first-round pick Josh Jackson during his opening statement in his post-draft press conference in New York.
Jackson has some regrets for not working out with Celtics (0:26)
Jackson goes fourth to the Suns (1:07)
ESPN Stats and Information
Josh Jackson goes to the Suns. Jackson averaged 16.3 points per game, 2nd-most in a season by a Kansas freshman (Andrew Wiggins, 17.1).
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(4) | Josh Jackson | SF | Kansas |
| 2(2) | Davon Reed | SG | Miami (FL) |
| 2(24) | Alec Peters | SF | Valparaiso |
2016-17 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State | 67 | 15 | .817 | - | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 51 | 31 | .622 | 16 | W7 |
| Sacramento | 32 | 50 | .390 | 35 | L1 |
| LA Lakers | 26 | 56 | .317 | 41 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 24 | 58 | .293 | 43 | L1 |
Team Leaders 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.79th
Rebounds Per Game45.06th
Assists Per Game19.629th
Points Allowed113.330th
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 24 | 58 | .293 |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 59 | .280 |
| 2014-15 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2013-14 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2012-13 | 25 | 57 | .305 |