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Meet Justin Jackson with Lamar Johnson of Testudo Times

The Orlando Magic put a clear emphasis on length and athleticism in their three draft picks last week.

Mohamed Bamba recorded the longest wingspan in NBA Draft Combine history at 7-foot-10 inches. The team’s other two picks are no pushovers either. Melvin Frazier had a 7-foot-1.75 inch wingspan, the second-longest among players listed at guards.

Justin Jackson also put up an impressive wingspan — at 7-foot-3, the fourth-longest among players listed as a forward. The big difference with Jackson is what he did in college entering the NBA.

Unlike fellow second-round pick Melvin Frazier, Justin Jackson did not have a steady improvement.