Wednesday, July 06, 2005

Hoops: You don't know Jack

Interesting article about Jarrett Jack from a Portland media outlet. On one hand they say that he is battle-tested, can contribute right away, wants the big shot - and hits them, is the best rebounding guard in the draft, etc, etc. On the other hand they say "As good as Jarrett Jack may be, he will likely never be the featured playmaker in the Trail Blazer offense."............ They are ready to hand the reigns to Sebastian Telfair and accept Jack as a solid back-up, who brings some different qualities to the PG spot. I know that there is a certain investment quality to Telfair and you must play out that option or else the 'what ifs' will last forever. But people sure do underestimate Jack. Of course, there I go again - wearing my gold-colored glasses.......