re: Jaxson's future development

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Is there any chance Jaxson can develop enough to compete with Ayton type centers?

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Ayton is an elite true center, I cant see Jaxson ever being that. I think he's clearly best at the 4. I just cant see his rebounding get good enough to be a starting 5.

Jaxson was a decent factor in getting us to where we are, but these past three games he pretty much doesn't have a roll (although the Spurs were respecting his shot so it gave needed spacing). The ball movement hasn't been there though either so there has been like no cutting. I think this next game the starting lineup should stay the same to see if things click like they were clicking with that unit. But I think for this team, at the moment, he should be a top option for the 2nd unit not a 4th option for the starters.

That applies even more so next year. Jaxson in theory pairs really well with Zion but the rebounding really does hurt you if you have to put him at the 5. He's not getting a contract this off season so we still have time to try and get a clearer picture of his ceiling. I mean he's still only 21, I dont have any reason to think he can't keep getting better. Either good enough to have a really defined role on the squad or a key piece in a trade next year. I personally am rooting for his game to keep improving. I'd love to see more of the outside shot and driving to the basket.