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 and Josh Okogie are both involved in off-season workouts with the Bulls and Timberwolves, respectively.
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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OKOGIE’S TIES TO MINNESOTA GROWING
Jon Krawczynski writes in The Athletic that “[Josh] Okogie has not even started his third season with the Wolves, and yet he has been perhaps the most active of the team’s players this summer. Okogie has found his voice in speaking up and participating in protests after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis and Ahmaud Arbery was shot to death in Georgia, where Okogie was raised. He has partnered with Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph to get supplies to those in need after the riots ravaged businesses and the pandemic slashed jobs. His latest project is teaming up with Home Teams vs. Hunger, an initiative with the sports teams and media outlets in town partnering to raise money and awareness for Second Harvest Heartland and Minnesota’s five food banks.”
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RE-SIGN DERRICK FAVORS
That is one of the five roster moves that FanSided’s Matthew Hallet recommends the New Orleans Pelicans must make this off-season, writing “Derrick Favors was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans for a 2021 and 2023 second-round pick. To say that this was a steal is an understatement of the highest order. At 29, Favors still has plenty to offer for any team that needs a hard-working big man … Favors does not mind doing the dirty work under the basket. He’s made a career out of it. Last season, he averaged 9.0 points and 9.8 rebounds in just 24.4 minutes per game. This was Favors’ highest rebounding average of his career.”
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OKOGIE IMPRESSING IN BUBBLE COMPETITION
Josh Okogie showcased his tenacious defense and offensive repertoire en route to 17 points and the game-winning bucket, and several others continued strong In-Market Program showings.
360 no scope for the win 😂😂😂 @CallMe_NonStop pic.twitter.com/a1eYxCRrh3
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 30, 2020
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#PROJACKETS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Zo to Favors 💪 pic.twitter.com/okm781DhfP
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) August 9, 2020
Smooth finish by Thad.@AdvocateHealth | @yungsmoove21 pic.twitter.com/Vor9vt20R9
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 29, 2020
#nationalsonsday pic.twitter.com/vKPcbmrJXF
— Shekinah Young (@Mrs___Young21) September 28, 2020
the vibes are immaculate pic.twitter.com/R3spCyVYu6
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 24, 2020
Timberwolves Top Golf 🏌️♂️ pic.twitter.com/YuYAr7Cls4
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 30, 2020
JO’s layup package is different pic.twitter.com/eEUb2zoicu
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 27, 2020
Day out at the golf course ⛳️😄
Today’s @AdvocateHealth Bulls Minicamp photos:
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 1, 2020
Brunch Time! #LeaveIt pic.twitter.com/Of6HV3V3yJ
— Dennis 3D Scott (@Dennis3DScott) September 27, 2020
#PROJACKETS IN THE NBA/G LEAGUE IN 2023-24
| PLAYER | DATA | NUMBERS | TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 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 7.0 ppg 2.2 rpg 2.0 apg 40.6% FG | Record: 47-32 Standing: 6th place, -8.0 GB Streak: W2 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 5.5 ppg 5.3 rpg 1.7 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 14.8 ppg 3.8 rpg 3.0 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 5.6 ppg 4.6 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 4.7 ppg 2.6 rpg 1.1 apg 41.4% FG | Record: 46-33 Standing: 7th place, -9.0 GB Streak: L2 Last 10: 6-4 |
 | 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 4.3 ppg 3.2 rpg 1.8 apg 60.6% FG | Record: 46-33 Standing: 7th place, -9.0 GB Streak: L2 Last 10: 6-4 |
