Who could have predicted such playoffs from Reggie Jackson? Impressive mastery since the knee injury of Kawhi Leonard, the leader / rear of the Clippers took an unexpected dimension in this post-season 2021. Having become the second offensive weapon of the Angelenos behind Paul George, Reggie Jackson allows for the moment to the franchise Californian to still believe in the NBA Finals. Propelled into the starting five in the series against Utah in the Conference semifinals, the former Piston didn’t miss his chance. Even more so with the absence of Kawhi Leonard, since the former sixth man in the Thunder has only gone below the symbolic 20 points mark since the winger’s injury. In fact, this gives this: 22, 27, 24, 19, 23, 20, 23. Figures worthy of a real lieutenant!
A late born sniper
An explosion as sudden as it was unexpected for a player at the end of his contract this summer and who will surely have a lot of suitors during the free agency. Mocked in Detroit for his exorbitant contract far from being in line with his performance ($ 80 million / 5 years in 2015), Reggie Jackson is now silencing all his detractors of the time. In a new environment where he’s no longer the team’s headliner, LA’s combo guard is making up for lost time. Proof that at 31 years old, it is never too late to progress, especially in the shoot.
Known for being an irregular shooter, Reggie Jackson has progressed tremendously in this aspect of his game. As age advances, the 24th pick in the 2011 draft attacks less the circle and spends more time behind the 3-point line. In the regular season, he posted an excellent 43% at long distance (career record). And on the Playoffs, his address remains at 41%. Against the Jazz, he even finished the series with a dantesque average of 50% at 3-pts (18/36). Figures to pass Reggie Jackson for the Stephen Curry of the Clippers. For Game 6 tonight against the Suns (3am – beIN SPORTS 1), Staples Center fans will still be without Kawhi Leonard. But Reggie Jackson will be there. Enough to allow Los Angeles to snatch a Game 7?
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