Last Updated on May 28, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Bobby Jackson made his mark as a fearless combo guard who could change the pace of a game with aggressive defense and instant offense off the bench. His energy and toughness were key parts of several strong Sacramento Kings teams, and he became widely respected for embracing whatever role helped his team win.

Here’s a detailed profile for Bobby Jackson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Bobby Jackson
  • Nickname: Action Jackson
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: March 13, 1973
  • Hometown: Salisbury, North Carolina, United States (University of Minnesota Athletics)
  • Height: 6’1″
  • Weight: 185 lbs
  • Wingspan: Not publicly listed in the reliable sources reviewed.
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly listed in the reliable sources reviewed.
  • Jersey Number (college and NBA): No. 24 (Minnesota Golden Gophers); No. 13 (Denver Nuggets); No. 24 (Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies); No. 8 (New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets, Houston Rockets). (University of Minnesota Athletics)
  • Position: Point guard / shooting guard
  • High School: Salisbury High School (Salisbury, North Carolina) (University of Minnesota Athletics)
  • College: Western Nebraska Community College; University of Minnesota (wncc.edu)
  • NBA Draft: Seattle SuperSonics, 1997, No. 23 overall pick; his draft rights were then traded to the Denver Nuggets.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Denver Nuggets (1997–1998)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (1998–2000)
    • Sacramento Kings (2000–2005)
    • Memphis Grizzlies (2005–2006)
    • New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2006–2008)
    • Houston Rockets (2008)
    • Sacramento Kings (2008–2009)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA.
  • Children: Three daughters are publicly referenced in material from the Bobby Jackson Foundation. (bobbyjacksonfoundation.com)
  • Siblings: Twin sister Barbara Ann is publicly confirmed; I did not find a reliable source confirming additional siblings by name. (bobbyjacksonfoundation.com)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Bobby Jackson was a high-energy combo guard who fit the classic microwave-scorer archetype while also bringing enough toughness and playmaking to swing games beyond the box score. Defensively, he played bigger than his size as an aggressive point-of-attack pest, the sort of guard who hounded ballhandlers, jumped passing lanes, and changed tempo with pressure. Offensively, his role was built around instant offense: he attacked off the dribble, pushed pace, generated his own shot, and gave second units a jolt, though he could also function next to other creators because of his willingness to cut, spot up, and play fast. At 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, he was compact, quick, and strong enough to absorb contact, and his whole style leaned into burst, edge, and competitiveness. Put together, his game was that of a spark-plug two-way guard—explosive in short stretches, fearless, disruptive, and uniquely valuable as a bench weapon who could close games when his energy took over. (NBA)

NBA — Bobby Jackson | Guard | Sacramento Kings | NBA.com
Basketball-Reference — Bobby Jackson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
University of Minnesota Athletics — Bobby Jackson – Men’s Basketball – University of Minnesota Athletics
Sacramento Kings — Closer Look: Bobby Jackson
Western Nebraska Community College — Two Named to WNCC Athletics Hall of Fame Inaugural Class
Bobby Jackson Foundation — About Sarah