He’s not Ja Morant yet, not following in Derrick Rose’s footsteps, but Jalen Suggs has his little thing. The 5th choice of the Draft 2021 remains on good weeks of competition. Day after day, tomar after tomar, defeat after defeat, he justifies his high selection and continues to earn points in, not the race for ROY, but our esteem. Debrief.
What a great vintage this class of 2021 rookies is. Each awakening a new observation, the Franz Wagner, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham and Josh Giddey brought a breath of fresh air to the night. Far from the obvious considerations, Jalen Suggs reappears in the back of the leading pack. What type of season does the ” first year “ Magic? This Sunday’s victory was enough to sum up the ideal that we have of our level: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 1 block at 40% shooting, the Bulls bent the knee. But this Monday morning, it’s not the kid’s game sheet that made the internet tilt. 6 minutes from time, Chicago no longer hopes to return. It was then that passed between two defenders, Jalen Suggs turned on the engine and took the direction of the basket. Below, in a last last stand, DeMar DeRozan awaits him with the firm intention of protecting his circle. The air shock smells of nuts and twelve-year-old whiskey. Despite taking an arm on the margoulette, DeMar DeRozan dons the escalator costume and ends up in the picture. The Amway Center is crazy and celebrating one of the most beautiful actions passed under its projectors this season. “Three victories do not make us conquerors” said Robb Stark. To this thought, Jalen Suggs must now link his desire to progress. That of registering highlights as simple elements of a successful performance, both individually and collectively. Less cautious than us – and obviously not resentful – DeMar DeRozan did not hesitate to praise the profile of the Floridian electron.
“I’ve been a fan of his since he went to high school in Minnesota (Minnehaha Academy). I always watched him, even when he went to Gonzaga. […] I simply told him to continue: “You have a great talent. You can have a lot of success in this league.” – DeMar DeRozan, on Jalen Suggs
hello Jalen Suggs. welcome. pic.twitter.com/QlyLcDDzYI
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) January 24, 2022
The little 360° at the end of the video also has its effect.
Injured in the thumb at the end of November, Jalen Suggs only reappeared on our screens on January 15 for a trip to Charlotte. In 6 games played since his return, the leader of 20 brooms carries averages of 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.3 interceptions at 46% shooting including… 20% from 3-pointers. As our first basketball coaches used to say – for whom it was necessary “aim for the rectangle” and “make switches” -, why shoot from afar when you can get closer? Placed behind the line of seven meters, Jalen Buggs. Enough to slip him some oh so precious advice for the future, that of working on his shooting in order to gain versatility. A statement as simple as it is obvious, which is justified by its career high last Friday against the Lakers. With 22 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 blocks and 2 interceptions, the former Gonzaga stripped down the Hollywood backcourt by shooting at… 1/7 from the parking lot. Insolence then mixes with regrets, which will – we hope – leave room for progress. This kind of ball of nerves attracted by risk and altitude, with an exterior address, is not incompatible with a future under the starry jersey. We also top one for his defense, in clear progression since his return from injury. Unrelated and to close this paper, we just remind you that he was still playing US football 2 years ago, video below in support.
The diversity of profiles of this 2021 vintage is so great: explosive little moths, very promising freaks, already very mature boys. His season percentages are still too cracra to include Jalen Suggs in the ROY race (37% shooting and 25% 3-pointers) but little by little, it’s coming.
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