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Detroit Pistons: Is Frank Jackson the backup shooting guard of the future?

Frank Jackson is another player who is making a case for a future roster spot, though it might not be the position he initially envisioned for himself.

Jackson has usually been viewed as a tweener point guard but has never really been the playmaker you need from that spot. The problem is that Jackson’s shooting was too inconsistent to be a shooting guard, especially from 3-point range.

But Jackson has continued to improve in that area, drawing praise from coach Dwane Casey in the process.

Jackson is shooting 45.7 percent from 3-point range over his last ten games and is now shooting a career-high 43 percent from long range overall.

Jackson has always had the size and quickness to defend but was too streaky to get consistent minutes on any team he’s been on.

But he went to work on his shot and is turning himself into a reliable 3-point shooter, which is something the Detroit Pistons desperately need, especially off the bench.

Frank Jackson is never going to be a starter in the NBA but he could be competent backup shooting guard who fills a similar role to Wayne Ellington this season.