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5 things to know about new Mavs forward Justin Jackson, including how he was traded for his 'favorite former Tar Heel'

As the NBA trade deadline dust settled, Justin Jackson found himself on the Dallas Mavericks' roster as part of the deal that sent Harrison Barnes to the Sacramento Kings. Here are a few things you might not know about the Mavs' new small forward:

The Basics

Name: Justin Jackson Position: Forward
Height: 6-8 Weight: 210 lbs.

School: North Carolina
Drafted: First round (No. 15 overall) in 2017 NBA draft by Portland

On the move

Since deciding to declare early for the NBA draft after his junior year at the Univeristy of North Carolina, Jackson's name has already floated through a few different organizations.