I'm looking at what he brings to the Kings when he comes off the bench, and I'm thinking, imagine how effective he would be if he started. He's energetic, he can shoot the three, he can be a team leader...it's a shame he's on the bench....Bibby's good at point guard, so I wouldn't say bench him, but if Rick Adelman could find a place for Bobby Jackson in the starting linup, I would dig that
No, he shouldn't. Bibby does very well as the starting point guard, and the fact that Jackson does bring energy off the bench is why he's the sixth man. If he started, they wouldn't have that, and that's something they'd need down the stretch. Look at Ginobili. He was starting, but Popovich discovered it's better to use him as the sixth man because he'll come off with a bunch of energy and score quick. When he started, he'd do all that in the first and second quarters, but he'd be depleted in the second half.
I'm a lifelong Lakers fan who feels that had Rick Adelman put Bobby Jackson in during the final two minutes of the WCF Game 7, the Kings would've won that game. Take that opinion in any manner you please.
I'd keep Bobby just where he is. Usually shooters like to get shots early in the game to get themselves going, and usually Bibby and Paja start the games off. Jackson however, does not seem to get cold when he's sitting on the bench, and he can just come in and drain shots immediately. Many starters don't make the transition to a bench player well, but Bobby is a guy who can do that. I'm not sure Bibby can offer that same kind of spark off the bench, and they would be giving up too much defense if they started him at the other guard spot. It has worked well for them by bringing him off the bench the last couple of years, I would keep it that way.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Crossover:</div><div class="quote_post">No, he shouldn't. Bibby does very well as the starting point guard, and the fact that Jackson does bring energy off the bench is why he's the sixth man. If he started, they wouldn't have that, and that's something they'd need down the stretch. Look at Ginobili. He was starting, but Popovich discovered it's better to use him as the sixth man because he'll come off with a bunch of energy and score quick. When he started, he'd do all that in the first and second quarters, but he'd be depleted in the second half.</div> That's what I think as well. He's very good at much like Boykins and Gooden, he provides better playing time and energy off the bench. Plus he's arguably the best at it along with Manu and Boykins. I wouldn't have it any other play, plus look how he's providing for the Kings, we wouldn't want to that away would we?
I foresee Jackson becoming a starter in the future once Doug Christie retires, but for now, its better for him to come off the bench supported by the reasons above.
Except Gooden used to and still should be starting. I have no idea why Orlando brought in a second power forward.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting sartre2025:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm a lifelong Lakers fan who feels that had Rick Adelman put Bobby Jackson in during the final two minutes of the WCF Game 7, the Kings would've won that game. Take that opinion in any manner you please.</div> Tough one that, that was the series that Bibby really came of age as a player, hitting big shot after big shot. Hard call to take him out of the game, and Doug needed to be there to guard Kobe.
He is better 6th man and if he doesn't come out in first five, he will be better. Sacrameto had big problems with starting and bench players. Even bigger than Dallas Mavs.
I don't think we should push Bobby Jackson too far. He's going to have a lot of pressure being a starter. I think it is safe to keep Jackson at the bench.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ming637:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't think we should push Bobby Jackson too far. He's going to have a lot of pressure being a starter. I think it is safe to keep Jackson at the bench.</div> I don't think Jackson would have too much pressure. He was starting when Bibby was injured last year and he played amazing putting up allstar numbers. I could see him have no problem starting but its best if he comes off the bench to provide energy. He is an amazing sixth man for one of the best teams in the NBA, which says a lot about his talent.
I think that Jackson hustles and makers better decisions then Bibby but i dont have a problem with him coming off the bench.
i thin kthe fact that he comes off the bench gives the kings a spark of energy when they are playing all lousily and stuff.... they need the spark in the middle of a quarter usually, so its a good thing... and whos gonna replace bibby when he needs to cut his nails? don't you ever wonder how bibby's nails grow that fast that he cuts them so often...?
No, I think he's the perfect 6th man and is able to have complete control of the offense with the second unit...Bibby works better with the starters because he has limited athleticism and is a great shooter off the pick-and-roll...he also is more comfortable being just a piece of the puzzle, where Jackson thrives being the man...
Na, the kings r cool like that, they been having good results with him on the bench for years already. Why change it?.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting sartre2025:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm a lifelong Lakers fan who feels that had Rick Adelman put Bobby Jackson in during the final two minutes of the WCF Game 7, the Kings would've won that game.</div> A true lifelong Laker fan would never think of or even imagine saying woulda coulda shoulda about the Sacramento "Queens" beating us in that Western Conference Finals of 2002.
Jackson is faster than bibby, jumps higher than him and has better defense but bibby has a better jumper and better courtvison.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Laker_Fever_834:</div><div class="quote_post">A true lifelong Laker fan would never think of or even imagine saying woulda coulda shoulda about the Sacramento "Queens" beating us in that Western Conference Finals of 2002.</div> what a crock....questionin' someone over analyzin' a game...a true fan of the game recognizes everything NOT just blind bias for the Lakers.
