Mark Jackson is an American former professional basketball player. He played point guard in the NBA from 1987 to 2004 after being drafted by the New York Knicks. He played college basketball for St. John's Red Storm. Jackson played for several NBA teams including the Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, and others.
In 1958, Woody Sauldsberry was the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
On April 1, 1965, Mark A. Jackson was born. He later became a professional basketball player.
In 1987, Mark Jackson was drafted as the 18th pick by the New York Knicks and teamed up with Patrick Ewing and Charles Oakley.
In 1988, Mark Jackson earned the NBA Rookie of the Year award with the Knicks, averaging 13.6 points and 10.6 assists per game.
In 1989, Mark Jackson led the Knicks to the Atlantic Division title and made his lone All-Star Game appearance.
On July 29, 1990, Mark Jackson married singer and actress Desiree Coleman.
In 1990, after a contract extension, Mark Jackson began to lose his All-Star form, facing competition from other guards.
In 1991, Mark Jackson continued his NBA career with the Los Angeles Clippers.
In 1992, Mark Jackson was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers before the Knicks became regular playoff contenders.
In 1992, the Warriors reached the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1992.
In 1993, Warriors improved to 51-31, the team's first season with 50 or more wins since 1993-94.
On June 30, 1994, Mark Jackson was traded to the Indiana Pacers, where he teamed with Reggie Miller and others.
In 1996, Mark Jackson was traded to the Denver Nuggets before the start of the NBA season.
In 1997, Mark Jackson returned to the Pacers and helped spark the team.
In 1998, the Pacers missed the playoffs, the only time in the last decade and a half.
In 2000, Mark Jackson appeared in his only NBA Finals as the Pacers' starting point guard, losing to the Lakers.
On February 22, 2001, Mark Jackson was traded back to the Knicks, where he became the starting point guard.
On October 2, 2002, Mark Jackson signed with the Utah Jazz as John Stockton's backup.
On January 15, 2004, Mark Jackson signed with the Houston Rockets to back up Steve Francis, finishing his NBA career at the end of that season.
In 2004, Mark Jackson retired from playing professional basketball in the NBA, after playing for several teams.
In 2006, Mark Jackson had an extramarital affair.
In 2006, the Warriors did not reach the playoffs.
In 2008, Mark Jackson unexpectedly quit his position with the YES Network, fueling speculation he would coach the Knicks.
On February 20, 2011, Mark Jackson's brother, Troy Jackson, also known as "Escalade", died at the age of 38.
On June 6, 2011, Mark Jackson was hired as head coach of the Golden State Warriors.
In 2011, Mark Jackson was hired as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors.
The Los Angeles Clippers did not reach the playoffs in consecutive years again until 2011 and 2012 seasons.
In June 2012, Mark Jackson revealed he was the target of an extortion threat based on an extramarital affair and nude photos taken in 2006.
In 2012, Mark Jackson struggled with Golden State Warriors due to several injuries to key players.
The Los Angeles Clippers did not reach the playoffs in consecutive years again until 2011 and 2012 seasons.
In 2013, Mark Jackson earned two more years guaranteed on his contract, putting him under contract through 2014-15.
The Los Angeles Clippers did not reach the playoffs in consecutive years again until 2011 and 2012 seasons.
On May 6, 2014, Mark Jackson was removed as head coach of the Golden State Warriors.
On May 17, 2014, Mark Jackson reached a multiyear agreement to return to ESPN as a game analyst.
In 2014, Mark Jackson was fired as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, despite leading the team to playoff appearances.
In 2016, Malcolm Brogdon became the first non-lottery pick since Mark Jackson to be named NBA Rookie of the Year
In 2017, Mark Jackson and Desiree Coleman divorced after 27 years of marriage.
In May 2023, Mark Jackson faced public criticism for not including Nikola Jokić in his top five MVP candidates and apologized for the mistake.
On July 31, 2023, Mark Jackson was let go by ESPN/ABC amid a wave of layoffs at the network.
In 2023, Mark Jackson was removed from ESPN as a commentator.
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