Lakeland, Fla. — Hang with me here:
Let’s say this was like, 2005, and JaCoby Jones was a basketball player. At this stage of his career, he’d be more likely to thrive on the And1 Live Tour than in the NBA. He’s so gifted athletically. He can give you a highlight play at any given moment.
But, in terms of positional discipline, fundamentals, the tiny details that separate showmen from polished professionals — Jones isn’t there.
Yet. Check back at the end of this training camp.
“JaCoby is not a finished product,” Tigers manager AJ Hinch said Saturday.