Sacramento Kings small forward Justin Jackson has improved his play in recent weeks as an offensive spark and reliable defender off the bench.
In the four games played so far in January, Jackson is averaging 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 steal, while averaging 52 percent from three and 50 percent from the field in 26 minutes. For the season he is shooting 37.7% from three, a marked improvement from his 30.8% mark as a rookie.
The second-year forward followed up his 28-point breakout game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday with 11 points (44 percent from the field and 50 percent from three), 4 rebounds and 2 assists against the Orlando Magic on Monday night.