Anecdotes of stephen jackson

Since Stephen Jackson came to the Pacers, his exposure has soared, and his hairstyle, words and deeds are more avant-garde than those in the Nets and Spurs. Of course, Jackson's skills also made a new breakthrough under the guidance of coach rick carlisle.

The only thing that hasn't changed is stephen jackson's eccentric temper. He also likes to shout in the dressing room: "I am a rogue, I am a rogue, who refuses to accept me, tell me ..." And every sentence is almost obscene. Even when interviewed by reporters, stephen jackson was very casual-naked, swearing, with long hair hanging down on both sides of his cheeks and a very strange expression.

What's more, stephen jackson likes to make a hullabaloo about at home, even if he is the only one at home. For such a move, stephen jackson felt normal and was not afraid of jokes at all. He thinks this is the embodiment of his coolness. In recent years, Jackson also admitted to the media that he may not be mature and professional enough. He also said that he would change his image in the eyes of fans. "I have experienced many things. The time spent with my children made me know the sacredness of being a father and made me grow a lot. " On the Warriors Media Day of June 65438+1October 65438+1October 2007, Jackson made a declaration of "abandoning darkness for a bright future" in front of reporters. In order to show his determination, he even lifted his jersey to show everyone his new tattoo. He put his hand on his stomach, said a prayer and held a pistol in his hand. There is a clock painted on the top of the pistol, pointing to three o'clock in the morning-the moment of the shooting in Indiana.

"This is my prayer, and I will never pick up a pistol again," Jackson replied piously. Christians regard it as his cross. Is this the same Jackson who never disdains being misunderstood? What does he want? "It's time to turn over a new leaf," Jackson gave the answer. The prodigal son is finally coming back. Too many things have happened to Jackson in the past. Indiana's shooting ruined his reputation, and the eight-man trade between Warriors and Pacers gave him a new life. The "Black Eight Miracle" in the playoffs made him feel the taste of dignity. Sadness and joy are mixed, and honor and disgrace are pervasive. This year's right and wrong suddenly made Jackson grow up a lot, and he began to re-examine his past behavior.

He once thought that force was the best way to solve the problem. In his hometown of Porter Arthur, he learned how to settle disputes with fists at an early age. Even after joining the NBA, Jackson still believed in this: "If we go out together, we will definitely leave together. I'll never be able to see my brother in trouble and ignore him. Come together, go together, this is my philosophy of survival. "

So last year 10/6, 10, when he had an argument with the Pacers' teammates in front of a bar, Jackson would not hesitate to fire a gun to demonstrate. But also because of this impulsive behavior, it was criticized by the media and finally abandoned by pedestrians and moved to Jinzhou. He felt that the whole world was against him.

Thanks to Nelson Sr.' s responsibility of letting bygones be bygones, Jackson had a chance to prove his worth on the court. Because of the shooting trial, last season, he often had to run between the stadium and the stadium. The playoff court postponed the trial, so he didn't miss the Western Conference semifinals with the Jazz. In the end, he received a lighter punishment for the shooting, and was only fined $5,000 and 100 hours of community service.

The coach didn't discriminate against him, and the judge was very kind to him, which made Jackson feel warm. So in summer, when his teammates traveled around to enjoy their holidays, Jackson chose to go to Indianapolis to fulfill his 65,438+000 hours of community service obligations. There, he mowed the grass, picked up garbage and did everything.

In order to remind himself not to take the old road again, he finally decided to add a new tattoo to his stomach. He hoped that he would never use a gun again and never be impulsive. "I have put all negative things behind me," Jackson said. "I don't have to fly around in court this year like last year. I want to do a big job in the new season. " Jackson is eager to repay the kindness of the Warriors, but after the start of the new season, he will have to wait at least seven games before he can go into battle. After the shooting case was closed this summer, the NBA banned him for seven more games. In the past, Jackson would have been furious, but now he is unusually calm and willing to accept punishment.

"They could have been punished more severely, and 65,438+05 games is not much," Jackson said. "I can't complain about this, because the seven-game ban is purely my own fault. If I make a mistake, I should be punished. What I can do is to keep a positive attitude, train hard and prepare for a comeback. "

Jackson's counterattack

These seven games, Jackson will not be idle. In the new season, he has been appointed by Nelson to replace Richardson who moved to Bobcats and become one of the three captains of the team. He has the responsibility to set an example for the team. So Jackson said that although he can't go to the scene of these seven games, he will watch the live broadcast of the games at home and be a loyal cheerleader. And every game, he will wear his teammates' jerseys on his body to cheer. In seven games, he will change seven jerseys. Kind of a good boy, right? Jackson was completely different two years ago. In 2005, when the league just promulgated the dress code, stephen jackson took the lead in raising this code to the height of racial discrimination: "I think this code is aimed at us blacks, and most black players like to wear accessories."

There is a saying that this has always been Jackson's style. But after this year's experience, he is no longer as outspoken as before. He had a good relationship with Jason Richardson, and it was hard for him to accept this fact after the latter was transferred. However, when talking about this matter in the media day, he still expressed his understanding of the team's actions.

"J-Rich (Richardson) is one of the best players, and I was really hurt when they moved him," Jackson said. "It only took a few months, and we made history. Think about it, if we play like this all season, what will be the effect? But at the same time, I still have to believe that Mulin and old Nelson made the right decision. " The rivers and mountains may change, but not one's essential nature If you want to say goodbye to the past, Jackson's biggest obstacle is his hot temper. As long as he thinks what is right, it is difficult for him to change his mind. In the first round of the playoffs last year, Jackson was expelled for two games because of a dispute with the referee. Can Jackson get rid of this bad habit in the new season? Jackson said he would try to restrain himself: "My first task is to try not to argue with the referee and stay away from these negative things. To be the leader of the team, this is what I have to do. "

Talk less and do more. This is what Jackson asked of himself in the new season. In the past, he never cared what others thought. Many teammates feel that Jackson is a misunderstood person. In private, he is actually quite good, and he has many friends in the NBA. However, the media reports on him are always mostly negative news. In this regard, Jackson once disdainfully said: "It doesn't matter if others don't understand me, because they don't have to. I know who I am. They just need to know that I will do my best on the spot. As for the off-court, they don't need to know me. "

Now, Jackson should not only take the lead on the court, but also set a good example for other players off the court, just as Richardson, who has left the team, once did.

"I won't say much, just set an example," Jackson said. "After J-Rich left, I need to do this more. When J-Rich is on the team, he is actually more like a captain. He did his duty on and off the court and set an example for us. I am going to take over this role now and exert a positive influence on the team. "

Don't think that Jackson is just paying lip service. In fact, in order to have a good performance in the new season, he has lost 17 pounds (about 7 kilograms) this summer. Don't think that Jackson won't last long as a good man. He said, "It's good to welcome the new season with a brand-new attitude!"