Luke Jackson - Player File

[Karma]

This is a weekly breakdown of the 2004-05 Cleveland Cavalier playing roster. Each week we will discuss a new player in alphabetical order. I will add a series of questions so we keep it in an orderly fashion.

Luke Jackson #33
Position : Small Forward / Shooting Guard
Height: 6-7
Weight: 215
Born: Nov 6, 1981 - Eugene, Oregon
College: Oregon
Draft: 2004 - 1st round (10th overall) by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Contract Status : Under contract

Season Stats
10 games played at 4.3mpg, 2.9ppg, 37fg%, 66.6%3pt, 86%ft

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Do you see Luke Jackson in a Cavalier uniform next season and why?

Did Luke Jackson reach your expectations this season?

What did you like out of Luke Jackson this season?

What didn't you like out of Luke Jackson this season?

Was Luke Jackson given a decent oppotunity this season?

Rate Luke Jackson out of 10. 1 for bad, 10 for great.

A few last words on Luke Jackson.............................

 

[Glen Infante]

Do you see Luke Jackson in a Cavalier uniform next season and why?

Yes. He is under contract.

Did Luke Jackson reach your expectations this season?

No he hasn't. In the beggining of the year, I thought that mabey he would be a starter for our team. Thanks to Silas and his back injury, he never saw any time.

What did you like out of Luke Jackson this season?

He seems to have a nice shooting stroke. And I love how the crowd reacts to him when he's on the floor.

What didn't you like out of Luke Jackson this season?

His injury.

Was Luke Jackson given a decent oppotunity this season?

No he hasn't. But he will get that chance next season.

Rate Luke Jackson out of 10. 1 for bad, 10 for great.

I'd give him a 3 for effort when he was on the floor, even though it was during garbage time.

A few last words on Luke Jackson.............................

Luke Jackson is going to be a fine player. It is going to be interesting to see which wing player he will be sharing minutes with off the bench. Right now Sasha and Jiri are clogging up the 3 spot one of those two have to go. I know for sure that Luke isn't going anywhere.

 

[Karma]

Do you see Luke Jackson in a Cavalier uniform next season and why?
I do. His injury has restricted his market value. The Cavalier's too see very high on him, and his shooting touch will be needed particulary if the Cavalier's fail this summer to land that prized FA.

Did Luke Jackson reach your expectations this season?
No. But his back injury made it impossible to meet any expectation.

What did you like out of Luke Jackson this season?
His shooting touch did look good.

What didn't you like out of Luke Jackson this season?
Looked lost a little out there.

Was Luke Jackson given a decent oppotunity this season?
Given that he was hampered by injury, he was given a fair oppotunity by the coaching staff. His body though cheated him of a chance this season.

Rate Luke Jackson out of 10. 1 for bad, 10 for great.
I'll give him a 3. He is almost a N/A.

A few last words on Luke Jackson.............................
A very unfortunate way to start a NBA career. Jackson at least showed us that he has the range to be a contributor in the Cavaliers weakest area. His injury too, probably placed him off the trading block in an ever crowding backup swingmen spot. A healthy summer should see Jackson push immediately for a rotation spot.

 

[MarkPrice25]

Do you see Luke Jackson in a Cavalier uniform next season and why?
I definitely see him here next year and for years to come. I feel that he has tremendous upside and hopefully, will turn into the NBA's next deadly shooter. He has a great all-around game. I am not ready to give up on him. I'd bet my life we would have not faltered down the stretch if he and (I hate to say it) Wagner were healthy. Our offensive shortcomings would have been masked a bit.

Did Luke Jackson reach your expectations this season?
No, but the injury was at fault.

What did you like out of Luke Jackson this season?
His shooting touch and hustle. But, it's tough to see what ANYONE can do in garbage time with limited minutes.

What didn't you like out of Luke Jackson this season?
He looked nervous out there and slightly hesitant, but again, that was due to being a rookie and not getting minutes.

Was Luke Jackson given a decent oppotunity this season?
The injury makes this question impossible to answer. Even though Silas buried him on the bench in the early part of the season, he would have probably been the sixth man or starting by the end of the year. Imagine if he was healthy when Ira went down for a week. Would he have shown us what Larry Bird thought was great?

Rate Luke Jackson out of 10. 1 for bad, 10 for great.
N/A. 3 for what he did, 8 for potential.

A few last words on Luke Jackson.............................
Has a complete game on both ends of the court. All he needs is health, minutes and confidence. I think he will get those this year and be a 12 and 6 guy off the bench. I love his upside.

 

[Dungong]

Do you see Luke Jackson in a Cavalier uniform next season and why?

Yes, they gotta give this guy a proper shot, especially since none of the other wings guys proved to be that spectacular. If anyone is going in a trade, it might be Ira or Sasha who are proven commodities.

Did Luke Jackson reach your expectations this season?

The injury really screwed things up

What did you like out of Luke Jackson this season?

He made 4/6 from the 3! Sure thats garbage time and no one is going to actually keep that pace up for a full season, but its a good sign.

What didn't you like out of Luke Jackson this season?

He tried to play through that back injury without telling anyone. If management had known earlier, maybe he would have seen more time this year?

Was Luke Jackson given a decent oppotunity this season?

Rate Luke Jackson out of 10. 1 for bad, 10 for great.

can't rate him based on his limited appearances

A few last words on Luke Jackson.............................

With the mass of swing guys on the bench not showing up, its too bad Luke was injured because he would have got a chance this year. So he remains one of the wild cards next year. Its likely that Jiri, Harris, Wagner, McInnis and one of Newble or Pavlovic is gone so theres going to be much less excess at the guard positions. Jackson has the potential to be the outside threat that this team desperately needs, and hes known as being one of those "nose for the ball" guys or "energy players." This guy could start eventually and when healthy, should at least be a big contributor off the bench like AV

 

[Heppy Lotmore]

Do you see Luke Jackson in a Cavalier uniform next season and why?
Yes. He's a talented shooter and is under contract. Should definately stay

Did Luke Jackson reach your expectations this season?
No, but injuries stopped him from really acheiving much

What did you like out of Luke Jackson this season?
Decent shot. Good work ethic

What didn't you like out of Luke Jackson this season?
Hopefully this won't be a recurring injury and it is over. If not, he could not get re-signed

Was Luke Jackson given a decent oppotunity this season?
No, the games he did play he sat on the bench far too much. Should have been given more time

Rate Luke Jackson out of 10. 1 for bad, 10 for great.
3, but would have been better without injury

A few last words on Luke Jackson.............................
Keep trying and hopefully he will become a great player to help LeBron James.

 

[Da Vinci]

Luke's unfortunate injury has ruined his rookie season. Next season he will basically be our rookie since we do not even have any draft picks.

I expect Luke to be a fine player down the line. He can shoot and he has some size to him. He may be a WallyZ with more of an athletic game.