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The Brooklyn Nets should target best available in the draft

By Ryan Muhlstock

Dec 14, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (1) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets small forward Joe Harris (12) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (1) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets small forward Joe Harris (12) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson cuts down the net after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson cuts down the net after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Justin Jackson

Pros: Winners mentality, great shooter especially from 3pt-range, versatile and can defend multiple positions

Cons:  Can be streaky at times, needs to improve physical tools for NBA

Justin Jackson seems to be one of the safer picks the Nets can make with the 22nd pick. His skill set will not blow you away, but he can provide some energy off the bench. Caris LaVert seems to be slotted in at the starting forward position next year so Jackson could provide an alternative match up against bigger teams. There’s no doubt that Jackson has the mentality and work ethic to fit head coach Kenny Atkinson’s team philosophy. This past season Jackson showed some great flashes of his three-point shooting ability. If he continues to work on this, there will always be a role for him in the NBA.