Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Mark Jackson:

  • Full Name: Mark A. Jackson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 1, 1965
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US)
  • Number: 13 (Knicks), 13 (Clippers), 13 (Pacers), 13 (Nuggets), 13 (Raptors), 31 (Knicks), 13 (Jazz), 31 (Rockets)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School (Brooklyn, New York)
  • College: St. John’s University (New York City, New York)
  • NBA Draft: Drafted 18th overall in the first round of the 1987 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1987–1992, 2001–2002)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (1992–1994)
    • Indiana Pacers (1994–1996, 1997–2000)
    • Denver Nuggets (1996–1997)
    • Toronto Raptors (2000)
    • Utah Jazz (2002–2003)
    • Houston Rockets (2003–2004)
  • Career Highlights:
    • NBA All-Star (1989)
    • NBA Rookie of the Year (1988)
    • 4th all-time in NBA career assists (10,334 assists)
  • Post-Playing Career:
    • NBA Coach: Mark Jackson was the head coach of the Golden State Warriors from 2011–2014.
    • NBA Broadcaster: Jackson has also worked as an NBA analyst on ESPN and ABC, often calling major games, including the NBA Finals.
  • Championship Rings: No NBA championships as a player or coach.
  • Kids: Mark Jackson has four children, including Mark Jackson Jr., who also played college basketball.
  • Siblings: Troy Jackson (Younger brother, known as “Escalade”, a streetball legend).

Notes:

  • Mark Jackson’s height with shoes is listed as 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm).
  • Mark Jackson’s playing weight during his NBA career was approximately 195 pounds (88 kg).