Looking at the money, Jackson's salary has to be at least $442,114, $736,420, $854,389, since that's min salary.  Jackson's three year deal has to be at least $2.03Mil total.

I'm guessing his salary this year might be closer to $585K, since that was how much was missing from the MLE offer the Cavs gave to Krstic. (Guaranteed 3 year deals to second round picks can't come from a first round exception, a min salary exceptions or the BAE ).   If his first year is $585K, and he gets 25% performance bonuses, Jackson's deal could easily be close to what the 30th pick gets, $2.6Mil over three years.

Here is another story--

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2008/sep/06/jackson_inks_threeyear_deal_cavaliers/?sports

The letter Darnell Jackson (DJ3) wrote the Lawrence Journal shows that he has plenty of smarts and character. I believe he lost his starting job at Kansas on their way to the Championship. He kept working and producing and got it back for March madness. I have Kansas City friends who watched him on a regular basis last year. They raved about how he was the heart and soul of the team. A three year guaranteed contract means that he has some talent.

I just read that letter, and all I have to say is "wow." 

It was so sincere and well-articulated.  Nobody can write a letter like that unless they really mean it.  I'm very excited to have this guy for at least three years.

Surprised to see Jackson get a guarenteed 3 year contract. Good for him though. Now Wright and Jackson, how will JJ Hickson get his minutes.

Jackson's obviously got his head in the right spot. I'm looking forward to seeing what be brings to the team this year. Like others have said, the Cavs must see something in this guy to sign him for three guaranteed years. He seems to have a very good work ethic, which is always a good start. Is this the end of the road for Allred? He contract is not guaranteed, correct?