It’s March basketball, where contenders are gearing up for the playoffs, meddling teams are battling for a final postseason berth and young players are campaigning to show their respective teams their long-term value.
The Kings helm one of the youngest cores in the league, aided by four rookies who came from big schools and major college success. While Jackson wasn’t the Kings top pick, the month of March showed he’s determined to perform like one.
Highlighted by his career-high against the Atlanta Hawks — 20 points, 7-8 FGs (4-4 3PT FGs) — Jackson has averaged a career-high 9.