Doug Parker, Associated Press
It definitely was hard on me at first, especially my second time, but I’ve been able to grow a lot and learn.
SALT LAKE CITY — While Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma have certainly represented the Beehive State well in the early portion of their rookie campaign, former Lone Peak High star Frank Jackson has had a much tougher road in his first season in the NBA.
After starring at the NBA Draft Combine in May following one season at Duke, the 2016 McDonald’s All-American’s stock was high, and many pundits predicted he’d get selected in the first round of June’s draft.