3 second-round picks from the 2023 NBA Draft who could play big minutes
By Kyle Delaney
Second-rounder who could play big minutes: 1. Trayce Jackson-Davis, Warriors
On draft night, Shams reported that the Warriors acquired the No. 57 pick from Washington, that being Trayce Jackson-Davis. This forward/center out of Indiana is known for stuffing the stat sheet and recorded a whopping 50 double-doubles during his four years at Bloomington.
Jackson-Davis joins a Warriors team where the only other bigs are Draymond, Kevon Looney, and Dario Saric. Given the varying skillsets his veteran bigs possess, Jackson-Davis could benefit greatly from being a sponge and stands to learn a lot in his rookie season.
In his final summer league game, TJD finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 8-for-12 from the field. He also recorded 2 blocks, 2 steals, and 2 assists. If that serves as any hint, it’s safe to assume that Trayce Jackson-Davis’ upside at Golden State is enormous.
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