The Milwaukee Bucks had an exciting NBA Summer League opening game, defeating the Denver Nuggets 92-85. The young Bucks players on the Summer League roster were coached by new head coach Adrian Griffin and his staff. MarJon Beauchamp led the team in scoring with 23 points on 9-18 shooting (2-7 from three, 3-5 free throws).
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The player, though, that had Bucks fans excited on social media was number 36 overall pick Andre Jackson Jr. In one sequence in the fourth quarter, Jackson blocked two would-be layups or dunks in the span of 10 seconds:
ANDRE JACKSON JR WITH BACK TO BACK BLOCKS 🤯 pic.twitter.com/y2HCo2FHFM
— Backcourt Alerts (@BackcourtAlerts) July 7, 2023
Of his effort on these plays, Coach Griffin said, “Some things you can’t teach.” Jackson’s hustle stuck out to his coaches, and Bucks fans were raving about his effort on Twitter.
Milwaukee Bucks Fans React to Andre Jackson Jr.’s Chase-Down Blocks
Andre Jackson JR is going to be the best defender of all time i’ve seen enough
— 🦌 (@TroIledByAkumpo) July 7, 2023
Andre Jackson Jr is now Peyton Watson Sr
— Ryan Bernardoni (@dangercart) July 7, 2023
ANDRE JACKSON JR IS THE GREATEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME
— Jack 🦌 (@JackSports27) July 7, 2023
andre jackson jr. having a draymond green career arc would make me so incredibly happy
— jeff (@DedicationHoops) July 7, 2023
Other Milwaukee Bucks Summer League Notable Performances
- Chris Livingston- seven points, six rebounds, one steal
- Andre Jackson Jr.- nine points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, two blocks
- Nico Mannion- 16 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals
- Drew Timme- seven points, one rebound
- Jazian Gortman- 13 points, one assist
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