The Bobcats drafted hope, but they gave up a really good player. Stephen Jackson is an especially bright talent. He imposes himself on a defense. He can shoot, go to the basket, play defense and pass. He's unselfish.
Some nights, he held the ball too long. Some nights, he took fouls personally. On those nights, he devolved into a world in which people with striped shirts were out to get him, and he made his battle personal, at the expense of his team.
But when he was on, and he was on most nights, he was a big, tough, guy and a good teammate who really, really, really knew the game.
Jackson appreciated Charlotte, and he appreciated fans. He's candid and smart, and he gave the franchise what he had.
President of basketball operations Rod Higgins said Jackson was "tough minded," wanted to take the clutch shot and was a leader. Higgins talked about Jackson's numbers. Jackson averaged 18.5 points, and he also averaged 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
Alas, the Bobcats weren't going anywhere with him. Maybe they sneak into the playoffs. Probably they don't. So they blew up what they had.
If there is a resurgence in Charlotte, Jackson won't be part of it.
I am ok with trading Captain Jack. I appreciated what he did for us, but I don't want to be a team that "just" makes the playoffs. We needed to blow it up to make it younger. Get young like the Thunder did, which is why I like our new GM's approach
Posted by: Panthers24 | June 24, 2011 at 09:11 AM
I wish him well. He had so much heart.
Posted by: Digal704 | June 24, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Need to get rid of the crybabies and whiners. Next step will be to give Diaw the boot. I'll never forget a game last year where he thought he was fouled and proceeded to argue with the ref while the other team had a fast break. Then, of course, he sulked for the next few possessions with lethargic behavior.
Maybe Bismack can replace Diaw.
Posted by: Curry | June 24, 2011 at 12:10 PM
It was hard to cheer for Stephen Jackson...
He has always been "edgy"..
I am just happy he had no incident with guns and strippers....
Posted by: Scott Silverstein | June 24, 2011 at 03:06 PM
Trade was best for Jack and for the Bobcats -- making him play the rest of his prime on a team that's rebuilding wouldn't be fair to him. Sorry to see him go, though.
Posted by: Michael Bacon | June 25, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Cut the ass suck. He was a total piece. Good riddence and dont the screen door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Posted by: michaelj | June 26, 2011 at 06:55 AM
Didn't appear to be anymore upside with him on this team and his flaring hamstring injury probably cost us a playoff berth last season. Saw a young Maggette do amazing things live once. Not sure what he has left now but I'm cool with the trade.
Posted by: Sportsdon | June 28, 2011 at 04:57 AM
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