Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin said rookie Andre Jackson Jr. will remain in the rotation after recently starting consecutive games.
Jackson earned the nod in place of Malik Beasley, who was sidelined with an illness. He responded by producing 10 points and eight rebounds on Saturday in a win over Detroit. He followed with nine points, six rebounds and four assists Sunday in a win against Houston.
The 36th pick had his best two-game stretch of the season in those starts. Griffin was happy with how Jackson performed and will keep him in the rotation because of the energy and effort he brings, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
With Malik Beasley back in the starting lineup, I asked Bucks coach Adrian Griffin what the conversation is like with rookie Andre Jackson Jr., who has started the last two games with Beasley out.
Here was his response: pic.twitter.com/EaGbSQl1Lc
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) December 20, 2023
Jackson is averaging 2.8 points and 1.8 rebounds on 45% shooting from 3-point range in 20 appearances this season. He has played sporadically thus far, but figures to see a larger role after his recent performances in the starting lineup.
The 22-year-old was highly touted as a defender and rebounder with a high basketball IQ ahead of the draft this year. He worked extensively on improving his offensive ability, which has shown in a limited sample size this season.
The Bucks have a roster built to compete for championships, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton and others. However, the contributions of players such as Jackson will be crucial at times for their chances to make another deep run.
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