California King

by Tim David Harvey When franchise players can’t get it done this is when valuable bench players get the chance to earn their bread and butter. Every championship team needs a Robert Horry or a Toni Kukoc. As a season wears on successful teams need to be running on all cylinders and sixth men become important. Over the last decade there haven’t been many sixth men better than Bobby Jackson. Now retired from the game BJax won’t have much time for fishing as he undertakes new roles with the Sacramento Kings. Taking a break from his busy schedule Bobby talked with SLAMonline. BJax was selected with the 23rd pick of the ‘97 Draft. This was after playing for the Western Nebraska Community College and the University of Minnesota. Bobby took a long route in getting to the NBA but his hard work and upbringing helped shape the player he’d become. SLAM: You are not the type of guy who forgets where he comes from. How did your experiences of playing in your hometown Salisbury...