The Kings’ current assistant coach, Bobby Jackson, will therefore be stepping down from his wonderful post. Do not panic, the legend of Sacramento will not leave very far since the former luxury bencher of Sacto will become head coach … other Kings, those of Stockton, the G League franchise affiliated to Luke Walton’s team .
Bobby Jackson is rising in rank. Other Kings, those of Stockton in the G League, announced yesterday the appointment of Bobby as head coach. Another Luke Walton assist, Lindsey Harding, and scout Jonah Herscu, were also in the race for the job, but it was Jackson who took the lead. After being employed at the regional player detection for the Kings (2010-2012) then for the Wolves (2013), the former leader has since been affiliated with player development for the California franchise. Did you say leader? Yes, Bobby Jackson was in the tunic of the Nuggets, Wolves, Grizzlies, Hornets, Rockets and Kings of course, after being drafted in 1997 by the Supersonics. Aside from his 9.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 career average assists, BJ has mostly had his best hours at Sacto, establishing his best year in 2002-03 with 15.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 interceptions over 59 games, enough to elect the most stylish headband of the moment 6th Man of the Year.
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Under the colors of Sacramento from 2000 to 2005, the native of Salisbury simply participated in the best modern era of the Violets with five appearances in the Playoffs in a row including three semi-finals and a Conference final. We can objectively say that he did not have the same success once passed on the bench since the Kings did not have any more postseason since 2005. One thing is certain: Luke Walton’s adventure at the Kings continues not to be a long easy one as he says goodbye to one of the franchise’s legends, who may one day come and tell him. hello I’m taking your place if his work with Stockton is commendable.
So Bobby puts on a new… bob with ambition. The Stockton Kings will also find the G League under his command since they had chosen not to participate in the Orlando bubble in 2021.
Text source: NBA.com
