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Atlanta Hawks 2017-2018 Season Review: Jaylen Morris

By Dallin Duffy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 09: Jaylen Morris #3 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Indiana Pacers during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 112-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 09: Jaylen Morris #3 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Indiana Pacers during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 112-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 28: Jaylen Morris #3 of the Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 28: Jaylen Morris #3 of the Atlanta Hawks /

In the six games he played in before injury, Morris averaged 4.7 points and grabbed 2.7 rebounds. He wasn’t exactly turning heads with his offensive production, but he only played a total of 98 minutes for the Hawks — nowhere near enough time to showcase his potential.

He put in solid minutes in two games, playing 24 minutes against both the Suns on March 4th and the Pacers on the 9th. While he wasn’t on fire per say, he did play just fine considering you could still count the games he’d played in the NBA on one hand.

Against Phoenix he made his first three pointer and scored 7 total, while picking up 5 rebounds. He showed his defensive prowess in Indiana later that week, nabbing 2 steals and a block alongside his career high 9 points.

Overall the jury is still out on his performance, simply because he didn’t have enough time to show himself.

As for the future, we already touched on his still-fresh multi-year contact, and while the details of said contact were kept under wraps, it wouldn’t be surprising if it was a two-way contact, meaning he can play in both the G-League and the NBA next season.

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With very few roster spots set in stone next season for the Hawks, Morris should have ample chances to show his if he’s a true NBA player; the Molloy product has already shown a lot just to get to where he is today. He’ll be one of the more interesting players to keep an eye out for next season.

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