Reggie Jackson has had a decade plus career in the NBA and not because he is a superstar but is one of the best role players in the NBA. He was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder back in 2011 with the 24th overall pick. Jackson initially played as a backup point guard for the Thunder.
In OKC, the team already had Russell WestBrook and James Harden, leading to limited minutes for Jackson. As a result, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons during the 2014-2015 season.
With the Pistons, Jackson averaged a career high 18.8 points, 6.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game in the 2015/16 season. He shot 43.4% from the field, including 35.3% from the 3-point line.
After over five seasons in Detroit, Jackson took his talents to the Los Angeles Clippers. He served as an elite role player for the Clippers and helped the second unit become a bigger threat. When Kawhi Leonard or Paul George were unavailable, Jackson would step up to the challenge and help the Clippers win games.
Last season, the Nuggets acquired Jackson because they needed a consistent back-up point guard and he fit the role perfectly for them. Since then, Jackson is now a champion and has served as an essential piece for Denver.
Reggie Jackson Height
Reggie Jackson is 6 feet 2 inches tall. While he is short, he can run the point, but also play as the shooting guard. He is a versatile scorer who can put the ball in the basket with decent efficiency. Jackson can also create for his teammates and help run the offense with precision.
Reggie Jackson Wingspan
Jackson’s wingspan has an outrageous 7 foot wingspan. This is surprising because his height is just 6 feet 2 inches. His long arms have allowed him to be a decent defender in the NBA and finish strongly in the paint. He averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks per game in his career and can guard multiple positions.
Reggie Jackson Ethnicity
Reggie Jackson is an African-American. He was born in Pordenone, Italy, to American parents Sharon Jackson (his mother) and Saul Jackson (his father). He also has two siblings and their names are Travis Jackson and Trez Jackson. Jackson’s father was serving at the American Air Force base in Aviano Air Base, Italy. The family moved to England first before coming to the United States.
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