Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Stephen Jackson:

  • Full Name: Stephen Jesse Jackson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 5, 1978
  • Hometown: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore 1, 3, 5, 21, and 31 during his NBA career
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Lincoln High School in Port Arthur, Texas (also attended Oak Hill Academy in Virginia)
  • College: Butler Community College (El Dorado, Kansas)
  • NBA Draft: 1997 NBA Draft, 2nd round (42nd overall pick) by the Phoenix Suns
  • Teams Played For:
    • New Jersey Nets (2000)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2001–2003, 2012–2013)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2003–2004)
    • Indiana Pacers (2004–2007)
    • Golden State Warriors (2007–2009)
    • Charlotte Bobcats (2009–2011)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2012)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2014)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (with the San Antonio Spurs in 2003)
  • Kids: Stephen Jackson has multiple children, though specific details are not widely disclosed.
  • Siblings: He had a younger brother, Donald Buckner, who tragically passed away at a young age.

Fun Facts

  • Stephen Jackson was known for his toughness, scoring ability, and leadership on the court.
  • He was a pivotal player for the San Antonio Spurs’ 2003 championship team and gained further fame for his role in the “We Believe” Golden State Warriors team that upset the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the 2007 playoffs.
  • Off the court, Jackson has been an outspoken advocate for social justice and player rights.
  • Post-retirement, he co-hosts the popular podcast “All the Smoke” with Matt Barnes.