2023-08-07 11:07:00
It’s barely 10 a.m. and the ridiculous news of the day has already been found: Jaren Jackson Jr. has been named the best in training camp in the United States. Even before the start of the competition, the guys are already awarding themselves trophies. They these Ricans are crazy!
Team USA’s training camp ended this weekend with friendly opposition this time won by the main team once morest the select team, who had won a few days earlier. At the end of these meetings, the 12 players selected for the World Cup were surveyed by the American media. The Athletic, who asked them who was the best player in training camp.
Very prominent during the last oppositions, Jaren Jackson Jr. received the most votes ahead of Tyrese Haliburton, Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson. After his NBA Defenseman of the Year title, the Grizzlies inside wins one of the most ridiculously prestigious trophies on the planet…
Team USA has voted Jaren Jackson Jr. as the best player in training camp ????, per @TheAthleticNBA pic.twitter.com/xMuo5SQreJ
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 7, 2023
We winnow the Americans because we love doing it (and there’s plenty to do), but there’s still some real info to take from this player survey: Jaren Jackson Jr. made a big impression. After the huge season that the interior of the Grizzlies has just released, no one is really surprised. More efficient than ever in defense, he especially progressed well offensively by increasing his points average by more than 2 units (18.6 PPG) compared to the previous regular season.
JJJ will now have to adapt to FIBA rules to perform at the World Cup. And its hoop protection qualities should be highlighted by the absence of the defensive three-second rule, he is also likely to experience difficulties related to foul problems, he who commits 3.6 per game on average in the NBA. With a limit set at five (compared to six in the NBA), Triple J will have to be careful if he does not want to be excluded from one out of two games at the World Cup.
“It’s much more physical in FIBA. You can use your chest much more […] The defense often gets the benefit of the doubt” – Jaren Jackson Jr.
Asked by The Athletic on the changes between FIBA and NBA play, Jaren Jackson Jr. highlighted the physical aspect, which is much more important in FIBA. To adapt to this, he explained that he worked with Steve Kerr, who asked him to use his chest more in defense to cash in on contact. Triple J will have the opportunity to apply his coach’s advice tonight (4 a.m. French time) in the preparation match between the United States and Puerto Rico
Source : The Athletic
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