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Last week I wrote about the reasons that the Los Angeles Lakers should consider taking De’Aaron Fox with their number two overall pick. At the same time, however, there are reasons for them to pass on him. Enter Josh Jackson, Kansas’ standout freshman wing. LA has already worked the talented freshman out, so there is at least some intrigue. Standing at 6’8 and 203 lbs, Jackson has the perfect body for the modern-day wing. He will continue to fill out once he reaches the NBA, meaning he will become even more physically opposing in only a matter of time. During his only season at Kansas, he averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, three assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.1 blocks; he had the ability to stuff the stat-sheet when he was on his game. Jackson is a freak athlete with tremendous basketball IQ for a 20-year old. He is blessed with tremendous speed, quickness, and bounce, and knows how to use them well. He is a true two-way player who will bring the most variety, regarding tools, to the Lakers. On offense, he’d fi