Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jackson
Stephen Jesse Jacksonis an American retired professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association with the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs, and Los Angeles Clippers. Jackson won an NBA championship in 2003 as a member of the San Antonio Spurs...
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth5 April 1978
CityHouston, TX
ball danny defense drive jump line proper rather shoot situation straight wish
We didn't think Danny was going to give it up that easy. It was just a straight line drive and we'd rather him take a jump shot. A situation like that, when he has the ball at the end of the game, you know he's going to shoot it. We just didn't play the proper defense on him. I wish I was guarding him. I probably would have made it a little tougher.
ball best both eight five four game gives job shared speeds
We shared the ball and it's not just one person getting into a rhythm, it's four or five guys. The game speeds up a little bit. But at the same time, we're like eight times better with (O'Neal) because it gives us the best of both worlds. It's a little faster, but he makes our job a lot easier.
confidence knew seemed shot teammates
I was 0-for-infinity. I just wanted to make a shot. We knew they'd switch. I went backdoor and got to the basket. My teammates showed confidence in me to give me the ball. It seemed like I hadn't made a shot all game.
attitude caliber everybody happy healthy knew playing
He's getting healthy, that's what it is. His attitude has always been great, he's always been a leader. He's getting back to his All-Star caliber game. Everybody knew when he got healthy he'd be playing like this. We're just happy to have him back.
came hit tough
He hit a tough shot. I actually thought I fouled him a little. I don't think it should have came down to that.
came change fit fits game likes slow
He fit in like he's been here all year. We know where he likes his shots. We know his game and he fits in real well. I don't think we're going to have to change anything or slow anything down for him to fit in. He came in and did his thing.
good hip looks shoot stay
Stay on his hip and make him shoot over you all night. Don't give him no good looks because he's an outstanding scorer.
caught last main man rick sleeping trying
I was trying to get the last shot, that's what Rick (Carlisle) told me. That was my main focus. But A.J. (Johnson) made a heads-up play. His man (Gordon) got caught sleeping and he made a back-door play.
played
He was aggressive. He didn't let the referees get in his head, he just played well. He's getting a feel for the game.
loves problem wants
He wants to play with us. He loves his teammates. He has no problem with his teammates. He told me that personally. He wants to come back and play.
contest contested hit knew pass time tried
He (Crawford) didn't have enough time to pass so I knew he was going to shoot. I just tried to contest the shot. I contested it and he hit the shot.
love teammate
I still love him. I love him as a teammate and a friend.
chance everybody hate lay nobody ourselves point stay trying turn until
I think everybody is at the point where they hate losing. It's 'When can we turn this thing around?' Nobody is going to lay down now that we're under .500. I think everybody is trying to stay positive. We've got to give ourselves a chance until everybody is back healthy.
hit
We couldn't hit shots. That's what it all boiled down to. It was very frustrating, but at the same time, we got the looks.