Stephen Jackson

For other people with similar names, see Steven Jackson (disambiguation).

Stephen Jackson
Jackson with the Golden State Warriors in 2008
Personal information
Born (1978-04-05) April 5, 1978 (age 46)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school
NBA draft1997: 2nd round, 42nd overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career1997–2014
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
Number24, 3, 1, 5
Career history
1997–1998La Crosse Bobcats
1998Sydney Kings
1999, 2000Marinos de Oriente
1999, 2000San Carlos
1999Fort Wayne Fury
2000Pueblo Nuevo
2000–2001New Jersey Nets
2001–2003San Antonio Spurs
2003–2004Atlanta Hawks
2004–2007Indiana Pacers
2007–2009Golden State Warriors
2009–2011Charlotte Bobcats
2011–2012Milwaukee Bucks
2012–2013San Antonio Spurs
2013–2014Los Angeles Clippers
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points12,976 (15.1 ppg)
Rebounds3,328 (3.9 rpg)
Assists2,634 (3.1 apg)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Stephen Jesse Jackson (born April 5, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Bobcats, San Antonio Spurs, and Los Angeles Clippers. Jackson won an NBA championship with the Spurs in 2003. Jackson emerged as a visible activist and spokesman for civil rights during the Black Lives Matter movement.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "George Floyd's death turned Stephen Jackson into an activist". Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  2. ^ McMenamin, Dave (June 1, 2020). "STephen Jackson 'embracing' new role as vocal leader after friend George Floyd's death". Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  3. ^ Kilgore, Adam (June 20, 2020). "Stephen Jackson, George Floyd's "twin," emerges as a prominent voice for BLM". Washington Post. Retrieved June 16, 2024.