Reggie Jackson admitted he didn’t know what he was looking for among his new teammates when he debuted Thursday night against the Cavs. “Like a new kid in school,” Jackson said with a grin. “It’s been fun.” by msinger
The Nuggets have thrown the book at Jackson, who signed with Denver after reaching a buyout with Charlotte. In Jackson, the Nuggets saw a veteran, experienced scorer who understood his role when he opted to return home to Colorado. In the Nuggets, Jackson saw an opportunity to win big.
It’s also an example of why this group – Jackson, Green, Bruce Brown, Christian Braun and Thomas Bryant – can work. Between Green’s wisdom, Brown’s polished demeanor and the effort both Braun and Bryant bring, there’s a professional ethos about this group that provides the Nuggets real depth heading into the postseason. At the trade deadline, the Nuggets burnished a championship-level core with significant auxiliary pieces in Jackson and Bryant.
If Jackson hadn’t already ingratiated himself to the Nuggets with his eagerness to learn and his veteran poise, then his 60-foot 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter did the trick.With everything the Nuggets tried to teach Jackson over the All-Star break, Malone said he could commiserate with him. There were new teammates to learn and new terminologies to incorporate. In addition, there was the added pressure that he was joining the No.
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