Bobby Jackson is a professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association.
Early Life
Bobby Jackson was born in East Spencer, North Carolina, on March 13, 1973, and he went on to attend high school at Salisbury High School. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota. While at Minnesota, Jackson was named the Big Ten player of the year as a senior and majored in sports management. NBA.com: Bobby Jackson In 1997, Jackson was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the twenty-third pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Bobby Jackson
Pro Career
In his first season with the Nuggets, Jackson averaged 11.6 points, and 4.7 assists while appearing in 68 games for the team. Jackson has played for several teams throughout his career including: the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Hornets and the Houston Rockets. After the 2002-2003 campaign, Jackson was named the NBA sixth man of the year. As of 2008, Jackson has career averages of 10 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.NBA.com: Bobby Jackson
Bobby Jackson Timeline
- March 13, 1973: Born
- 1997: Drafted by Seattle SuperSonics
- 1997: Traded to Denver Nuggets
- 1998: Traded to Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2000: Signed by Sacramento Kings
- 2005: Signed by Memphis Grizzlies
- 2007: Signed by New Orleans Hornets
- 2008: Traded to Houston Rockets
Bobby Jackson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Sacramento Kings
- NBA.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1997
