Indiana Pacers former two-way contract guard Quenton Jackson is hoping to show growth in every way during summer league for the Pacers.
INDIANAPOLIS — Quenton Jackson's stint with the Indiana Pacers last season was short, but it went well enough for the young guard toentering the offseason. He was with the blue and gold on a two-way contract, so he played with both the Pacers and the Indiana Mad Ants.
"Since I've got here, I've kind of considered it a blessing," Jackson said of being with the Pacers. He noted that in prior situations, he didn't feel like he was able to be himself. In Indiana, that hasn't been the case. Now, the young guard will look to sharpen his skills in summer league with the Pacers. He has been working as the starting point guard with the squad alongside other returning NBA players in Jarace Walker, Kendall Brown, Ben Sheppard, and Oscar Tshiebwe. Jackson will be tasked with leading that group from a ball handling perspective.
While Jackson couldn't suit up during the playoffs because he was on a two-way deal, he was able to travel and practice with the team. He got an up-close look at high-level success at the pro level and said he learned a ton from the experience. He will hope to show it during summer league play. He spent his first two summer leagues with the Wizards, and they were up and down. With more experience and a bigger role, Jackson has a chance to have another up year. Being the starting floor general is an important role.
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