Very good for TJD's brand and national recognition. They even use him as one of four visually highlighted in the article cover art. Here's his writeup:
"Trayce Jackson-Davis, C, Golden State
A late second-round pick in 2023 who quickly blossomed, Jackson-Davis is in a much different position this year as a potential starter. He’s the best hope for a true center on the roster, so the question is whether he can play alongside Draymond Green in a lineup that might not have enough shooting. If the pairing succeeds, it would save the 6-6 Green a lot of pounding as a full-time center.
The limited data from last season suggests it might work; the Warriors were plus-10.6 points per 100 in their 226 shared minutes together, with a 99.2 defensive rating. Those minutes weren’t coming against starters, however, and come in the framework of a Warriors roster that might have more offensive questions than in years past. Can a TJD-Green pairing score enough to function?"
by parisdubs
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I kinda wish TJD had spent some time working on a Zubac-esque push shot. That really opens up interior scoring even if you’re not 7ft and don’t have a jump shot
So many teams have guys who can make that and we basically never have (maybe Bogut a little)