Raptors’ Jack wants to prove he deserved big contract

Acie · 11-23-2009, 11:01 PM

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That form, though, was not evident as Jack started his tenure with the Raptors. Every foray into the paint seemed tentative, every shot unsure, every fast break hesitant.

In the last two games, though, Jack has started to look the part of the player who received that contract.

On Friday against Miami, he had his first double-digit scoring game of the season with 17 points — he averaged 13.1 points per game last season.

Against Orlando on Sunday, he had eight points, seven rebounds and 11 assists.

“Coming into the league, I always heard stories about a guy who got his money and kind of put his feet up, so to speak,” Jack said.

“I don’t think anybody could look at me and ever say that. As you see, I’m always putting up extra shots and doing extra things to get prepared for the game. Not so much that I didn’t want to let myself down — I didn’t want to let everybody else down. I think that was some of the added pressure in the beginning.”

Jack’s dual role makes his slow progress understandable. In addition to being Jose Calderon’s backup at point guard, he has also spent major minutes in crunch time on the floor with both Calderon and Hedo Turkoglu, who has most of the late-game ball-distribution responsibilities.

It is in that role that Jack drilled a pair of three-pointers against Orlando. So in that sense, there is more on Jack’s plate then most newcomers.

LINK - National Post/Canada.com

Gurk · 11-23-2009, 11:04 PM

Hopefully he comes out strong in the Pacers game. I truely believe he is a good piece for us, he needs to jus show it more consistently

Kirby · 11-23-2009, 11:24 PM

Hopefully he comes out strong in the Pacers game. I truely believe he is a good piece for us, he needs to jus show it more consistently

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11-23-2009, 11:44 PM

I like this guys game, but he's definitely not the scorer I thought he was!

LX · 11-24-2009, 07:07 AM

We don't need him to be a scorer as much as a defender.

DVS · 11-24-2009, 07:58 AM

The mid level exception jinx continues ? I hope not Jack just be a servicable player that will make Point guards work a bit

m5racer · 11-24-2009, 08:18 AM

Stats wise he is in the shitter right now. The defence is a bit better then jose (not saying much though). He does need to get his act together. How the hell was this guy a scorer anyways....

MangoKidHoops · 11-24-2009, 11:03 AM

He just needs to relax. He's trying too hard right now. He just needs to go out there and be loose.

raptor123 · 11-24-2009, 11:19 AM

Great article. I like Jarrett Jack hes nothing like TJ. Jack understands his role which is to back up Jose and get some burn at the 2 spot. However, I like many, have said his d is not that great. I even think Jose plays d just as good so we get no up grade there when Jack plays the 1. So overall we are weak at 1 spot even when the second unit plays.As much as I like Jack hes not as good as I thought, hes alot better then what we had last year though. I always thought that Jack was good at driving to the basket , I think that is his strength, however, we have not seen that yet or on a consistant basis.Hes a very weak shooter and not a 3 point shooter. I think we are asking Jack to do something hes not very good at, hence maybe thats why he has played like shit this year. Jack will need more time, hes a work in progress this year on our team.

jumplvlan23 · 11-24-2009, 11:22 AM

Although it is early, Jack has kind of disappointed me.

BTW, this may be off topic, but I absolutely CRINGE whenever I see Jack/Jose duo in the backcourt closing out games.

Sick, Wicked and Nasty! · 11-24-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MangoKidHoops

He just needs to relax. He's trying too hard right now. He just needs to go out there and be loose.

+100

Superjudge · 11-24-2009, 12:15 PM

I'm not sure what everyone expected, he was a role player on a last place Eastern Conferance team.

dude is here to keep Bosh smiling.

MangoKidHoops · 11-24-2009, 12:25 PM

This is what everyone expected - him to play tough as nails D and be a solid floor general. No one really expects the guy to score. He had a career year scoring last year, something I'm not sure he'll ever match again.

Superjudge · 11-24-2009, 12:28 PM

but he isn't totally badass, nor a floor general, never has been.

I don't get it.

MangoKidHoops · 11-24-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Superjudge

but he isn't totally badass, nor a floor general, never has been.

I don't get it.

He doesn't play good D? You sure you're not confusing him with Jack Armstrong? Check the years in Portland and Indy. He plays pretty darn good D..and has/had a shot to keep defenses honest, plus could drive the lane.

RAPMAN · 11-24-2009, 12:34 PM

Jack is only making 5 million per year. He is signed a 20 million contract over 4years. Its a contract fit for a good back-up point guard. If RAP fans want to complain about a player who deserves their big contract, ask about a player who doesn't bring it every game (Andrea Bargnani). He makes 10 million per year over 5 years.

Shifty.py · 11-24-2009, 12:38 PM

Preseason and first games he was praised for talking on defense a lot. Did he stop doing that?
I wish they make him full time backup behind Jose for 18 minutes at PG. We have plenty SG who need more minutes.

CB4Real · 11-24-2009, 02:06 PM

he will prove it when he stops bricking all his shots

Superjudge · 11-24-2009, 02:09 PM

Again, I have ZERO dislike for Jack, but honestly, I have yet to notice him on the floor, he makes zero impact, in games I have seen so far.

GrannyFro · 11-24-2009, 02:20 PM

when jack's jumper starts falling he'll be well worth the money. Guy is tough, a warrior, zero tooth protection and he works hard too. He won't have a hard time living up to 5 mil a year

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Kuzzy is pounding the rock! (Edit) Guest Posts: n/a Representing:	I like this guys game, but he's definitely not the scorer I thought he was!

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LX effin' ineffable In the Paint Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 30,070 Representing:	We don't need him to be a scorer as much as a defender.

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DVS in la la land I'm stuck being a Rap Fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Its jeffb's world we just post in it Posts: 6,018 Representing:	The mid level exception jinx continues ? I hope not Jack just be a servicable player that will make Point guards work a bit

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m5racer is..... Tai-Pan Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,890 Representing:	Stats wise he is in the shitter right now. The defence is a bit better then jose (not saying much though). He does need to get his act together. How the hell was this guy a scorer anyways....

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MangoKidHoops saying too many dudes are Tyson Chandler, trying to lead their teams and went nowhere Scarborough, We Go Hard.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,634 Representing:	He just needs to relax. He's trying too hard right now. He just needs to go out there and be loose.

11-24-2009, 11:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
raptor123 a Piston Fan ! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,242 Representing:	Great article. I like Jarrett Jack hes nothing like TJ. Jack understands his role which is to back up Jose and get some burn at the 2 spot. However, I like many, have said his d is not that great. I even think Jose plays d just as good so we get no up grade there when Jack plays the 1. So overall we are weak at 1 spot even when the second unit plays.As much as I like Jack hes not as good as I thought, hes alot better then what we had last year though. I always thought that Jack was good at driving to the basket , I think that is his strength, however, we have not seen that yet or on a consistant basis.Hes a very weak shooter and not a 3 point shooter. I think we are asking Jack to do something hes not very good at, hence maybe thats why he has played like shit this year. Jack will need more time, hes a work in progress this year on our team.

11-24-2009, 11:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
jumplvlan23 hi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,044 Representing:	Although it is early, Jack has kind of disappointed me. BTW, this may be off topic, but I absolutely CRINGE whenever I see Jack/Jose duo in the backcourt closing out games.

11-24-2009, 12:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Superjudge is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17,371 Representing:	I'm not sure what everyone expected, he was a role player on a last place Eastern Conferance team. dude is here to keep Bosh smiling.

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MangoKidHoops saying too many dudes are Tyson Chandler, trying to lead their teams and went nowhere Scarborough, We Go Hard.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,634 Representing:	This is what everyone expected - him to play tough as nails D and be a solid floor general. No one really expects the guy to score. He had a career year scoring last year, something I'm not sure he'll ever match again.

11-24-2009, 12:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Superjudge is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17,371 Representing:	but he isn't totally badass, nor a floor general, never has been. I don't get it.

11-24-2009, 12:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
RAPMAN is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,816 Representing:	Jack is only making 5 million per year. He is signed a 20 million contract over 4years. Its a contract fit for a good back-up point guard. If RAP fans want to complain about a player who deserves their big contract, ask about a player who doesn't bring it every game (Andrea Bargnani). He makes 10 million per year over 5 years.

11-24-2009, 12:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
Shifty.py Kill Casey FTMFW Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,763 Representing:	Preseason and first games he was praised for talking on defense a lot. Did he stop doing that? I wish they make him full time backup behind Jose for 18 minutes at PG. We have plenty SG who need more minutes.

11-24-2009, 02:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
CB4Real KABOOOOOOOSHHHH straight out of COMPTON Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,279 Representing:	he will prove it when he stops bricking all his shots

11-24-2009, 02:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
Superjudge is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17,371 Representing:	Again, I have ZERO dislike for Jack, but honestly, I have yet to notice him on the floor, he makes zero impact, in games I have seen so far.

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GrannyFro is too lazy to respond, you win Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,480 Representing:	when jack's jumper starts falling he'll be well worth the money. Guy is tough, a warrior, zero tooth protection and he works hard too. He won't have a hard time living up to 5 mil a year