TJD shines in impromptu Santa Cruz Warriors G League stint

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TJD shines in impromptu Santa Cruz Warriors G League stint originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO – It had been one year and almost exactly four months – 485 days in total – since Trayce Jackson-Davis last wore a Santa Cruz Warriors jersey.

Jackson-Davis was a rookie then, still finding his footing in the NBA and trying to make his mark with Golden State. A 28-point, 12-rebound double-double at any level will help. The No. 57 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft eventually became a main part of the Warriors’ rotation as a rookie, becoming their starting center for the final month of the season.

He held that title to begin his second professional campaign, but as the season has gone on, Jackson-Davis’ opportunities have dwindled. Instead of putting his head down and pouting, he has focused on being the best teammate possible and jumped at the chance of playing for Santa Cruz on Sunday at Chase Center.

After scoring two points in the first quarter, Jackson-Davis turned the volume up on his aggression, finishing the Sea Dubs’ 118-107 win against the Mexico City Capitanes with 22 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots. His plus-26 in 35 minutes was a game-high, emphasizing what kind of impact Jackson-Davis had on Santa Cruz snapping its five-game losing streak.

“I thought I played well,” Jackson-Davis said. “Missed some free throws. I just have to continue to work on that. But just getting my wind back. I kind of let the game come to me, especially in the first quarter kind of getting used to everything. I haven’t played in a while.

“It’s been like three weeks since I got significant playing time, so just trying to get my legs back under me and then taking advantage of the opportunity.”

Prior to the Warriors’ win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, Jackson-Davis was a DNP (Did Not Play) in 10 of Golden State’s previous 16 games. But when Kevon Looney was whistled for three fouls in two minutes during the first quarter Saturday, Jackson-Davis had his number called.

He only played two minutes, in which he recorded one assist and blocked one shot.

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Author : NBC Sports BayArea

Publish date : 2025-03-09 17:43:00

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