JJ most consistent and most uderrated player out there

One of the most underrated - yes

One of the most consistent - no ( ive seeen too many 2-12 nights from him)

 

Totally Agree!

I was going to post a thread in honor of Jim Jackson, since most posters tend to be occupied with the typical Yao / Francis debate.

Glad somebode else appreciates Jim Jackson's great play!

 

He is a great pick up, no question about it. Except for some bad shooting nights, he is very consistent in term of not doing stupid things and playing good D. From time to time, he has spetacular O performances. His rebounding and assists are always there.

 

He'd be perfect if he didn't step out of bounds at least once a game.

 

He also steps on the 3pt line a lot. Just an oddity. OH well - if he needs his concentration to make the shot, I guess that part's ok.

 

Without JJ and Yao, this team will become streetballers.

 

strongly agree!
that's obviously JJ is a great surprise on the team this season.
BTW, he is handsome!

 

I always love great role players. He has been my favorite since Horry got traded away.

 

Props to JJ. Great game. I don't think he's underrated because I value him so high.

How about Spoon's play lately? He's like a JJ only older. Spoon just brings hustle and energy to the team. He's also a great pick up.

 

Does it worry you when 33 year old JJ is averaging over 40 minutes a game the last 5 games. Either is his conditioning is top- notch or he is going to burn out around play off time.

 

I think that stat is a bit overused by national game commentators. He hasnt played huge minutes since 97-98. There are many players that average in the upper 30's in minutes into their mid 30's. I will only be concerned if he starts to slow down later this year, which i find unlikely.

 

The Rockets did an EXCELLENT job of general managing this season, with their free agent acquisitions of Jim Jackson, Clarence Weatherspoon, Adrian Griffin, Mark Jackson, and Eric Piatkowski. Even though Piatkowski has been a bust so far, he still was a great pickup at the time, and I would make the move again. Adrian Griffin hasn't done much for us so far, but this is the type of guy you will see more in the playoffs. JJ, Weatherspoon, and Griffin all have playoff experience, and are the definition of role players. These are total blue collar guys who can sac up in crunch time when it counts.

I love JJ's game, and we definitely bought him when his stock was at a serious low. If we could go back about 10 years we would call him Mario Elie.

 

how much of a raise for next season does he deserve. i think maybe even as high as five would be fair.

 

I don't know how he can be underrated. He is who he is, an excellent role player with a good outside shot and can occasionally create his own shot.

The guy has always been able to score. He was averaging something like 20 pts back in the Maverick days with Mashburn and Kidd. But now he's learned to play unselfishly, which is awesome for us.

As for consistency, he probably is our most consistent player. At least, as consistent as any shooter can be. When you're shooting lots of 3s, it's impossible to be as consistent as a low-post player.

 

I think the most important contribution from JJ is his veteran experience, which SF and Cat are lacking somehow. It will be even more valuable in playoff games.

KH

 

anybody see JJ last night on sports sunday? He was asked how it felt to be praised by a coach like Don Nelson and Jimmy said something like, 'I don't like Don Nelson. I could care less'. pretty funny stuff.

JJ is the rock of this team. He's been more effective than Posey and Rice combined.

 

Amen, all that has been said. I was going to start a thread entitled, "JJ is a keeper." I don't know why he is so "well-traveled," but I hope he stays here. He is the PERFECT building block around Ming. He is a smart, experienced, mature, and consistent player. He is a stablizing force on the team. Watch him settle guys down during a game. I really really like this guy. I am one of his biggest fans. I just want more guys like him.

Last night on Sports Sunday, he was articulate and insighful. He should be the featured interview on the "NO BULL ZONE." Bullard's comments are usually platitudes. I have been really disappointed in Bullard's lack of candor. Like, "yeah, the team really needs to get better" or "Steve is really a good kid." Wow!

 

Jimmy Jam is my favorite rocket and I absolutely love what this guy brings to our team. Everytime we played Sacramento I would always be sitting around wishing we had someone like Jimmy. When we singed him I was estatic. He aint overated in my book. Go Rockets!