Milwaukee Bucks rookie Andre Jackson Jr. has not had too many opportunities under head coach Doc Rivers. Some minutes were available on Tuesday night, though, as the Bucks suffered a disappointing 129-94 blowout loss against the Sacramento Kings.
The 22-year-old made sure to take advantage of his opportunity.
Milwaukee Bucks Rookie Andre Jackson Jr Has NBA Twitter Buzzing
Jackson played just seven minutes in this one as he took the floor in garbage time. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard finished with two points, four rebounds, and two assists, making the most of his limited time on the floor.
Jackson’s only two points came in sensational fashion too, as the high-flying youngster showcased his insane hops in a truly eye-popping play:
Andre Jackson Jr.'s head was ABOVE THE RIM on this putback slam 😳 pic.twitter.com/omVUf3TvTJ
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2024
That’s crazy. The more you watch this clip, the more you get impressed by how high Jackson had to leap to flush that ball in the hole.
This was a mind-blowing display of athleticism from the young man, which unsurprisingly, drew all sorts of reactions on Twitter:
Dude dunked with bent elbows pic.twitter.com/eb5r16b5M9
— EdgeSports (@EdgeSportsApp) March 13, 2024
This dude may have been able to touch the top of the backboard
— Isaac Okoro Fan Club (@IsaacOkoroFan) March 13, 2024
Might be the first player ever to literally kiss the rim
— Pilot Jones (@JonnyPhilosophy) March 13, 2024
Vertical leap on display! 🚀😳 Andre Jackson Jr.'s athleticism is next level with that above-the-rim putback slam! #NBA
— Muhammad Saeed (@saeedmalik91) March 13, 2024
— Pedro Porto Alegre (@PedroPAlegre) March 13, 2024
"Can't just have people flying through the air like that Jackie" -Father Pat
— 2Trees (@CallMe2Trees) March 13, 2024
Jackson’s highlight play per minute ratio is insane. Just imagine what this dude can do with more playing time. If he keeps this up, it would not be surprising if the former UConn standout gets an invite to next season’s Dunk Contest.
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