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.