Okay, so I’ve been digging into Reggie Jackson’s draft measurements lately. It all started when I was watching some old highlights, and I got curious about his physical stats back when he was drafted. I mean, the guy’s been in the league for a while now, and he’s always been known for his wingspan, right?
So I started with a simple web search. First things first, I wanted to see when and where he was drafted. Turns out, he was picked up by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2011, 24th overall. That’s cool. Then I found some detailed scouting reports that had all his measurements.
The first thing I did was look at his height and weight listed there. He’s listed as 6’3″ and 208 pounds. Seems about right. But what really caught my eye was his wingspan, it’s a whopping 7 feet! That’s what makes him such a tough defender and helps him finish at the rim. So, I went ahead and checked out some videos breaking down his game back in college, at Boston College, to see how he used that length.
Then I dove into some more detailed numbers. I was interested in his athletic testing numbers from the draft combine. These scouting reports usually have stuff like vertical jump, sprint times, and agility drills. I found his standing vertical and max vertical jump measurements, as well as his three-quarter-court sprint time. To be honest, I’m not super familiar with how to interpret all these numbers, but it was cool to see them.
Next, I jotted down some notes about his hand length and width, and even his body fat percentage. I guess teams really measure everything! These details probably help them project how a player will develop physically over time.
Honestly, this whole process made me appreciate how much info is out there about these players. I started just wanting to know about Jackson’s wingspan, and I ended up with a whole page of notes about his physical profile. It’s pretty wild how much goes into evaluating these guys before they even hit the NBA court.
