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
motivation presence
The motivation of having J.O. back with us was a lift. Even if J.O. didn't come out and get 30 tonight, just his presence was big. He's our leader, he's an All-Star.
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.
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.
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.
foul job tough
I just didn't want to foul him. I wanted to make him make a tough shot. I thought I did my job - he just did his better.
glad shot win
It's no buzzer beater, but we did win the game. I'm glad I made it because I didn't make a shot all night.
boo bothered ron
I just told Ron he shouldn't feel bad. They boo me, and I play here. I don't think it bothered him. If they'll boo me, they'll boo anybody.
attacking black dress gotten guys problem sloppy wearing
I just think that's attacking young, black males. The part about wearing suits, I think we should dress up. A lot of guys have gotten sloppy with the way they dress and I have no problem with that. But the chains, that's going a little too far.
foul great meant played shots tough
I played great 'D.' It was a tough 3 off the glass. There's nothing you can do about it. It was just one of those shots that was just meant to be. I didn't want to foul him. I wanted him to take a tough shot.