He's overrated because of low expectations. People assumed OKC would have horrible PG play with Westbrook out. But Jackson just brought OKC up to acceptable, not anything special. Good scorer, but poor 3pt shooting, average passing, and average defense. Not unusually athletic so he doesn't have a lot of upside.
Oklahoma doesn't deserve a team let alone a championship team. What a bunch of cheap ass owners. Screw that organization and that city.
35 million? Cmon I don't think so. Unless you think Lin, who put up nearly identical stats, is worth close to that. I would say 3 yrs/20mil is fair
Yep. Depending on circumstances, he may be gone at the trade deadline. The Parsons & Heyward deals probably make him unsignable for OKC.
Why supply and demand may keep Reggie Jackson in OKC [rQUOTEr]When Reggie Jackson discussed negotiations on his contract extension last week, he didn’t exactly paint a very rosy picture. In fact, if you read Jackson’s thoughts on the matter in his Q&A with The Oklahoman, there’s a good chance you came away thinking his days in a Thunder uniform are numbered. “I’m hoping for the best, expecting the worst,” he said. He reiterated his desire to be a starter. He revealed that he has kept a close eye on the contracts being given to his peers, and he admitted he must take their deals into account. “Young players getting paid” is how he described Gordon Hayward and Chandler Parsons. Jackson was candid, which, if nothing else, was refreshing when you remember how James Harden once tossed out the term “dynasty” while sounding as if he was willing to sacrifice to remain in OKC before holding out for a max contract. Still, transparency won’t help the Thunder come to terms with Jackson on a contract extension as the Oct. 31 deadline approaches. But this is not the James Harden situation reincarnated. Harden had at least one team willing to pony up a max contract, which effectively gave him the upper hand. Jackson has yet to prove he’s worthy of such a commitment, and he plays the league’s most stacked position. Those things make this a totally different negotiation. And despite Jackson’s stated desires to start and be fairly compensated, there is something else that could help the Thunder retain its sixth man. Supply and demand. Only four teams currently have a clear need, as well as the necessary salary cap space, to make a run at Jackson next summer should he become a restricted free agent. Those teams are Dallas, Miami, New York and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson has repeatedly said he wants to remain in Oklahoma City, and the Thunder has the right to match any offer Jackson might receive next summer if no deal is reached by Oct. 31. The team has spent the past two years preparing its payroll to accommodate Jackson’s salary, whether the Thunder signs him before the deadline or matches an offer next summer. But the Mavs, Lakers and Knicks play in three of league’s largest markets, and the Heat join those franchises among teams that have an owner with deep pockets. Any of those clubs could easily drive up the price on the Thunder, similar to what the Mavs did to Houston for Parsons’ services this summer. Next summer’s free agent class, however, could threaten Jackson’s pursuit of a starting role and a sizable payday. With players such as Rudy Gay, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marc Gasol, DeAndre Jordan and Greg Monroe set to hit the market in July, next summer’s free agent class is shaping up to be deeper than what we saw this summer. Several other stars such as LeBron James, Kevin Love, Dwyane Wade, Al Jefferson, Brook Lopez, Roy Hibbert, Monta Ellis and Luol Deng, could make the class even stronger if they exercise player options. That list doesn’t include players at Jackson’s position. Rajon Rondo will be a free agent at season’s end and will be the cream of the point guard crop. Goran Dragic also has a $7.5 million player option for 2015-16 that he is expected to turn down for a well-deserved raise. Those two are in direct competition with Jackson for scarce dollars and playing time. Eric Bledsoe, meanwhile, is another point guard who could become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Bledsoe has been in a contract dispute with Phoenix all summer, and if he plays on what’s known as a one-year qualifying offer next season he will bump Jackson down another notch in July. Another seven teams, Houston, Indiana, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Sacramento and Utah could be wild cards. Those teams currently have point guards who might not be the long term answer (Patrick Beverley, George Hill, Brandon Knight, Ricky Rubio, Michael Carter-Williams), or have a clear need for an upgrade (Darren Collison, Trey Burke), or both. Where Jackson fits in likely will be determined by the type of season he has. We know he wants to start. We know he wants to get paid. But in the end it might be all about supply and demand.[/rQUOTEr]
