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- Mark A. Jackson is an American former National Basketball Association (NBA) player and coach. A point guard from St. John's University, he played for the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets in the NBA in a career spanning from 1987 to 2004. After retiring from playing basketball, Jackson became a broadcast commentator for ESPN and ABC alongside his former coach Jeff Van Gundy and play-by-play man Mike Breen. He also worked as an analyst for The YES Network's New Jersey Nets games. In 2011, the Golden State Warriors hired Jackson as head coach. He coached the team for three seasons, but was fired in 2014 despite leading the Warriors to consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in over 20 years. On May 17, 2014, Jackson reached a multiyear agreement to return to ESPN as a game analyst.
- IMDb mini biography by: NBA
- SpouseDesiree Coleman(July 29, 1990 - present) (filed for divorce, 3 children)
- Attended St. Johns University. While at St. John's, he played alongside Chris Mullin for one year. He credits Mullin with teaching him the importance of rigorous practice work in the gym.
- Played professional basketball as a Point Guard in the NBA for 17 years with; New York Knicks (1987-1992 and 2001-2002), Los Angeles Clippers (1992-1994), Indiana Pacers (1994-1996 and 1997-2000), Denver Nuggets (1996-1997), Toronto Raptors (2000-2001), Utah Jazz (2002-2003), and Houston Rockets (2004).
- Wears his wedding ring tied to his shoelaces during NBA games.
- Is an ordained minister.
- Jackson was selected as the 18th overall pick of the 1987 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks.
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