Yardbarker: Bobby Jackson

Sacramento's Point Guards, 2008-09 vs 2009-10

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:00:38 -0500

by Mark Weber - AP View full size photo » A quick survey of Sacramento's point guard play last season, in comparison (err, in contrast) with this year's play at the position. Remember that PER has 15 set as the league average. 2008-09Beno Udrih, 12.3 PERBobby Jackson, 12.4 PERBobby Brown, 7.7 PER 2009-10Tyreke Evans, 17.4 PERBeno Udrih, 16.2 PERSergio Rodriguez, 18.3 PER The head of the dragon does a lot to dictate wher...

Preview: Knicks at Kings

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:27 -0500

by Mike Groll - AP View full size photo » That's low, Al Harrington. Real fricking low. THE OPPONENT This is going to blow your fricking mind: the Knicks defense is better than the Knicks offense. That is more of a commentary on the dreadful shooting the Knicks have given the world this season. New York ranks 22nd in effective field goal percentage, and 24th in three-point shooting. This is particularly problematic b...

Amick rips Peaches

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:37:53 -0500

Amick rips Peaches Sam Amick, Kevin Martin, and even Bobby Jackson say what they think. Great, great article.

Jackson gets teary as he announces retirement

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:44:03 -0500

Bobby Jackson was fine all day long. He talked to former teammates, coaches, friends and family, and managed to not get emotional. But when he stood at the Arco Arena podium to formally announce his retirement in front of so many familiar faces, he couldn't hold back. Jackson's goodbye became a tearful one as he discussed his late mother, Sarah, who died of cancer in 2003, and reminisced about his 12-year career. Jackson will work in varied capacities with the organization in a posi...

Teary Jackson makes retirement official

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:06:14 -0500

SL: Bobby Jackson to announce retirement; 'Big Baby' worried

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:04 -0500

Each weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your tagliata di manzo.Sam Amick, Sacramento Bee: "If Bobby Jackson(notes) picks his wardrobe appropriately today, he'll stand at the Arco Arena podium and formally announce his retirement in a three-piece suit and sneakers. He's leaving behind a 12-year playing career and joining the Kings in a varied capacity that often will involve business attire, but the player in him is far fr...

Sam Amick Q & A with Bobby Jackson

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:15:40 -0500

Sam Amick Q & A with Bobby Jackson Two exceptional pros get together and discuss Bobby's decision to retire.

Another has-been deciding between Boston & Phoenix

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:14:40 -0500

First it was Grant Hill... then it was Dan Dickau...Now, Bobby Jackson is reportedly deciding between Phoenix and Boston for his one last NBA fling (Via CelticsBlog). Depending on which source you read, Jackson has been mentioned to be headed to the Celtics or the Suns. Whichever route he takes, he will probably have to earn a job with a non-guaranteed contract. He will have to prove he still has flashes of brilliance.Here's hoping he has some spring left in ...

Dreadlocked Man of Mystery: Jermareo Davidson

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:47:23 -0500

In the wake of that workout video from Natomas the Kings dropped online last night, two major questions sprung up: What is Bobby Jackson doing there? Who is that tall lanky dude with dreadlocks? Jackson is there to keep in shape while waiting for a contract offer from one of the contenders out there. He happens to be a better option to run the point during a scrimmage than, say, Randy Brown. (If that joke escapes you, former assistant coach Brown had epic shooting contests with Kin...

Bobby Jackson and Mitch Richmond to Produce TV show in Sac

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:22:38 -0500

Bobby Jackson and Mitch Richmond to Produce TV show in Sac Hosted by Flava Flav, the show will also be filmed in Sacramento and feature A-C list stars. Good luck with this one guys....

Kings Clips, July 16

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:52:28 -0500

Cancer cause is personal for Barnes, Jackson - Sacramento BeeJoe Davidson talks about Matt Barnes and Bobby Jackson, who have a golf tournament benefitting cancer-related charities coming up in August. There's also some news on Jackson's NBA future in there. Can Tyreke Evans And Kevin Martin Play Together? | A Royal PainA Joe Johnson comparison, some more of that whole "he's not a PG!" stuff, etc. I'll probably have more on this later. Cowbell Kingdom.com - Gam...

Bobby Jackson - Tracy McGrady fight

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:18:05 -0500

New teammates Tracy McGrady & Bobby Jackson were involved in a pretty nasty brawl back when T-Mac was on the Magic and Jackson was on the Kings. Apparently they joke about it now.