Mark Jackson
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 22: Head Coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors speaks as (L-R) David Stern, Rick Welts, Peter Guber, Joe Lacob, Mayor Edwin M. Lee, Ahmad Rashad, Jerry West, and Lieutenast Governor of California Gavin Newsom looks on at a press conference with the Golden State Warriors announcing plans to build a new sport and entertainment arena on the waterfront in San Francisco in time for the 2017-18 NBA Season on May 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
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We're excited about what he's been able to do in a short period of time
I'm a little different, I'm a guy who never relied on athleticism or speed, so it was an easy adjustment for me ... I didn't get any slower or lose any explosiveness, so it was still an old man's game for me … That's why so many guys with great athleticism, quickness and speed need to learn how to play the game, so when they slow down because of the miles on their body they can still be effective.
Yes we have ... It was one of the most humbling experiences that I've ever been in in my life.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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Jackson leads Longwood to third straight title
third time was the charm for Mark Jackson and Longwood -- just like the first and the second times.Jackson won three of his four events as Longwood rolled to their third straight Division I championship Wednesday at Comsewogue. The Lions scored 122.25 points, Read more »
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Jackson lifts Longwood to track title
Jackson won the 100 meters in 10.8 seconds, the long jump in 21 feet, 4 inches and took second in the high jump (6-6) Saturday as Longwood won the Monroe- Woodbury Track and Field Invitational team title with 50 points.Mike Engesser won the 800 (1:58.4) and Read more »
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Suffolk, Nassau boys track 2012 preview
DIVISION ILongwood returns versatile senior Mark Jackson , who will compete in sprints, long jump, and high jump. Mike Engesser (mid-distance) and Dennis Russell (throws) emerged during the winter and should continue to produce. Bay Shore has Kadesh Roberts Read more »
Around the web
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Mark Jackson Signs With ICM
Mark Jackson has signed with ICM. The writer/director will be repped by the agency in all areas. Jackson critically acclaimed debut feature Without, starring Joslyn Jensen and Ron Carrier, played the festival circuit in 2011/2012. Jackson received the So from Deadline Hollywood Read more »
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Warriors fans in Oakland have it better than Kings fans in Sacramento
There are plenty of reasons to dislike the Warriors ownership group. The dubious hiring of Mark Jackson, a man with no previous coaching experience. The failure to supply the team with talent. The partial ownership of Los Angeles Dodgers. All are certain from Bay Area Sports Guy Read more »
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Jackson Believes Warriors Were Better Than Record Indicated
Mark Jackson doesn't regret having guaranteed a postseason berth in his first season. Jackson believes the Warriors, who finished with a 23-43 mark during the regular season, were better than their record indicated. “We’re closer than that,” Jackson said from Real GM Read more »
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AP Sources: Bobcats to interview Ewing next week
Malone interviewed for the Warriors head coaching position last year but lost out to Mark Jackson. Despite not getting the job, he was hired as an assistant coach on Jackson's staff and is one of the highest paid assistants in the NBA at $750,000 per yea from Sify Read more »
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Why Andrew Bogut Will Take the Golden State Warriors to the Playoffs Next Year
I hate to go all Mark Jackson and Joe Lacob on you, but the addition of Bogut, if healthy, will catapult the Warriors into playoff contention. Bogut gives the Warriors a center, but more importantly, the defensive player they need to make the change to a from Bleacher Report Read more »
