The Golden State Warriors named Stephen Jackson as one of their team captains in early October even while the controversial swingman spent the first seven games of the season on suspension.Jackson was given the ban after pleading guilty to firing a gun outside an Indianapolis strip club during a Warriors training camp.
However, coach Don Nelson said he had no hesitation in naming Jackson as a captain alongside Baron Davis and Matt Barnes.
"We have great confidence in him as a player and a leader, and I think you'd hear that from most people who have spent time to really get to know Jack," he said.Jackson was twice ejected from playoff games last season, and was also given a 30 match-suspension back in 2004, when as an Indiana Pacer he infamously went into the stands at The Palace of Auburn Hills to fight with Detroit Pistons supporters.
all that infamy was eclipsed of course when the lanky forward played like a god in the biggest upset in NBA playoffs history against the Mavericks, virtually snatching MVP dirk nowitzki's heart out and showing it to him while it was still beating... now back in the lineup, Cap'n Jack makes the Warriors the team to watch right now! for the record, Jackson's 15.5 ppg last season (19.9 in the playoffs) is up to 21.8 (second behind baron davis) since his return. he' ll earn just over $6 million for his role with the Warriors this season. and he'll earn it... this season, the Golden State Warriors will show the league that they are for real.
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