THE FLATS – The NBA playoffs continue at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, and all of the former Yellow Jackets in pro basketball are in off-season mode … Derrick Favors is a free agent, Thaddeus Young has a new coach in Chicago, and Josh Okogie and his Timberwolves team have formed a local bubble for off-season workouts.
This week’s #ProJackets Report compiles more of the latest news, stories and social media posts on former Jackets and their activities of the past week.
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FAVORS PASSES TEST IN NOLA
From LonzoWire: “When the Pelicans brought in Derrick Favors last off-season, they took a bit of a risk in doing so. While it was only a one-year deal, this marked the first season Favors would anchor down a defense on his own after spending years alongside Rudy Gobert in Utah. Favors more than passed the test on the season.” READ MORE
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MORE FAVORS TO JAZZ TALK
From Salt City Hoops: “Really what it comes down to is this: the Jazz have a couple different needs to address and a finite number of tools they can use to address them. Favors at the full MLE might wind up being the right answer, but it depends on how the market plays out relative to their other needs.” READ MORE
From The Athletic: “Obviously, there is significant Derrick Favors speculation here. Here’s the deal. There is mutual interest. Favors would not mind a return to Utah, even if it means coming off the bench as Gobert’s primary backup. But, at this point, that’s all it is … interest. The Jazz have to decide whether Favors would be the right place to spend their most significant chunk of offseason money, especially considering finding a 3-and-D wing is of greater priority. Favors will have multiple suitors on the market, including his incumbent team, the New Orleans Pelicans.” READ MORE
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TIMBERWOLVES IN THEIR OWN BUBBLE
Beginning Monday, Josh Okogie and the Timberwolves convened in Minneapolis. But home for many players and staff is going to feel so far away. That’s because for two weeks, the Wolves will be in their own version of the NBA bubble, only going back and forth from a hotel to their team’s practice facility and Target Center for the first group workouts they will hold since the NBA postponed its season March 11 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Wolves were one of eight teams that didn’t make the cut for the NBA’s bubble campus in Orlando, but they and the other seven teams pressed the NBA for an opportunity to hold group workouts in a bubblelike setting so as not to go even longer without holding any organized team activities. READ MORE
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OKOGIE LENDS HAND TO FIGHTING HUNGER
Josh Okogie is joining members of Minnesota’s sports teams, in conjunction with FOX Sports North and sports media outlets across the state, to participate in “Home Teams vs. Hunger” — a public service campaign and fundraising initiative designed to showcase the power of teamwork as Minnesota’s sports community joins forces to end hunger. “Home Teams vs. Hunger” takes place this weekend, featuring content and appearances by Minnesota’s pro sports athletes, coaches and executives, plus include unique give-back opportunities and many one-of-a-kind auction items up for bid. Proceeds from the campaign will support Second Harvest Heartland and Minnesota’s five additional Feeding America food banks, serving 110 counties in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. READ MORE
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#PROJACKETS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Flag football and guess who has the biggest kid @youngsmoove21 pic.twitter.com/nMauTwd0je
— Shekinah Young (@Mrs___Young21) September 20, 2020
Touchdown!!!! pic.twitter.com/r5TKMzAXBm
— Shekinah Young (@Mrs___Young21) September 20, 2020
brothers. pic.twitter.com/H3jTSndLJx
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 23, 2020
LETS 👏 GO 👏 LYNX
LETS 👏 GO 👏 LYNX
LETS 👏 GO 👏 LYNX pic.twitter.com/b42mNgIE3U
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 17, 2020
our work has just begun. 🐺 pic.twitter.com/tJrA8Rsd97
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 17, 2020
.@Topgolf your boy is back 🏌️♂️
IG/@CallMe_NonStop pic.twitter.com/765NyXNMe3
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 16, 2020
Here is a story from one of the craziest weeks of my life: @celtics vs @MiamiHEAT 2012.
1. Trying to win our first title ✔️
2. @MrsAdrienneBosh gives birth to our first son ✔️
3. Tear my groin ✔️
4. Lose someone close to me ✔️The Last Chip–> https://t.co/Pflmpi9YBD
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) September 18, 2020
Before Game 4 tonight, I wanted to share what it was like to join the @MiamiHEAT with Coach Spo back in 2010. Watching the Heat now, it’s interesting to see how Spo & the culture have continued to thrive through the players on the court.
The Last Chip –> https://t.co/1AmAItpANC
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) September 23, 2020
I just love my mini me!
She said Dad I got this! 3DLifeStyle!
🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/QTQvnEeczG— Dennis 3D Scott (@Dennis3DScott) September 16, 2020
4 Decades of NYC Legendary Point Guards running the @celtics
Kenny Anderson (Queens)
Kemba Walker (The Bronx)
Bob Cousy (Queens)
Tiny Archibald (The Bronx) @chibbs_1 @KembaWalker pic.twitter.com/6SYycG4sZy— Paul Morrissey (@PaulMorrissey) September 23, 2020
#PROJACKETS IN THE NBA/G LEAGUE IN 2023-24
| PLAYER | DATA | NUMBERS | TEAM |
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 | JOSE ALVARADO Team: New Orleans Pelicans Number: 15 NBA Experience: 3rd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21 Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. Status: Active | 6-0, 179 lbs 2023-24 Stats 7.1 ppg 2.3 rpg 2.1 apg 41.2% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 7th place, -8.0 GB Streak: L1 Last 10: 5-5 |
 | JAMES BANKS III Team: Maine Celtics Number: 5 G League Experience: 3rd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2018-20 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: Active | 6-10, 250 lbs 2023-24 Stats 5.3 ppg 4.7 rpg 1.5 bpg 54.2% FG | Record: 21-13 Standing: 2nd place, -1.0 GB Streak: W1 Last 10: 8-2 |
 | MICHAEL DEVOE Team: Memphis Hustle Number: 10 G League Experience: 2nd year Years at Georgia Tech: 2017-21 Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Status: Active | 6-4, 183 lbs 2023-24 Stats 13.9 ppg 3.9 rpg 3.1 apg 47.4% FG | Record: 15-19 Standing: 12th, -9.0 GB Streak: W1 Last 10: 3-7 |
 | DERRICK FAVORS Team: Windy City Bulls (G League) Number: 14 NBA Experience: 12 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2009-10 Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Status: Active | 6-9, 265 lbs 2023-24 Stats 6.2 ppg 4.7 rpg 0.7 bpg 66.7% FG | Record: 15-19 Standing: 13th place, -7.0 GB Streak: L1 Last 10: 4-6 |
 | JOSH OKOGIE Team: Phoenix Suns Number: 2 NBA Experience: 5 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2016-18 Hometown: Snellville, Ga. Status: Active | 6-4, 213 lbs 2023-24 Stats 4.6 ppg 2.6 rpg 1.1 apg 41.7% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W3 Last 10: 7-3 |
 | THADDEUS YOUNG Team: free agent Number: 30 NBA Experience: 16 seasons Years at Georgia Tech: 2006-07 Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. Status: Active | 6-8, 235 lbs 2023-24 Stats 4.2 ppg 3.0 rpg 1.7 apg 60.2% FG | Record: 49-33 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W3 Last 10: 7-3 |
