“He’s a keeper.” Detroit Pistons appear committed to Frank Jackson
Frank Jackson was one of the pleasant surprises for the Detroit Pistons last season and so far it appears they are committed to bringing him back.
Jackson will enter restricted free agency, so the Pistons will have a chance to match any offer made by another team.
Jackson came out of nowhere after signing a two-way deal and evolved into a consistent scoring threat off the bench for the Detroit Pistons.
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He’s been compared to everyone from Vinnie “Microwave” Johnson, to Jason Terry for his ability to come off the bench with “instant” offense.
Jackson improved his 3-point shooting and ended up at 41 percent for the season, something he hopes to build upon as he becomes more of a pure shooting guard.
It appears the Detroit Pistons are committed to helping him get there.
Detroit Pistons: Frank Jackson is a “keeper”
Troy Weaver had a fantastic first season for the Detroit Pistons, clearing out the rubbish and starting fresh with a focus on hard work and attitude to build a new culture in Detroit.
After battling his way into the rotation, Frank Jackson appears to be one of those guys. Here’s what Dwane Casey had to say in a recent interview:
"“I’m so happy with Frank’s growth. I’m so excited about his growth. Here’s a young man who got cut, came in as a two-way player, who has earned every inch of his playing time and he’s special. I know he’s a keeper. Works every day, puts his nose to the grind. He does everything the right way on both ends of the floor. He does an excellent job defensively and offensively. He’s that spark plug off the bench.”"
This definitely sounds like Casey lobbying to bring back one of the keys to his bench.
Jackson not only improved his 3-point shooting but played much better defense and showed the ability to guard three spots on the perimeter.
Jackson did well in Casey’s offense and appears to enjoy playing in Detroit, so the interest will hopefully be mutual.
Weaver has shown the ability to find undervalued talent in guys like Jackson, who should be a key part of the bench for years to come.
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