Yet another game without a block for Frank Jackson. That makes 49 out of 50 where he has not rejected a shot. Just out of curiosity, I checked out the 1 block he has on the season, and you know what? I’m not sure he even touched Zach LaVine’s fadeaway back in early February, because it still hit rim, so I’m OFFICIALLY taking away that one, leaving him with none on the season.
Isn’t he supposed to have elite athleticism? He might be really short, but dwarfism didn’t stop Muggsy Bogues from blocking 39 shots in his career. He’s still a rookie, so he has time to improve, but this is concerning. Shotblocking in the NBA is a coveted skill and it doesn’t appear Jackson has it at all.
I’m also concerned about the lack of dunks here, but at least layups count for the same amount of points. Dunking isn’t strictly necessary to be a good NBA player (though it really helps), but, again, it’s a coveted skill in the NBA. Also a coveted skill in the WNBA.