Stephen Jackson has gone viral on X on Thursday for his comments about New York Knicks fans. The former NBA swingman posted a video after some of them threw eggs at Victor Wembanyama. It happened when the San Antonio Spurs returned to their hotel following Game 4 of the Finals.
Jackson didn’t hold back, calling those involved “miserable.” He also stressed that if happened to him or his former teammates, the ending would’ve been different.
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“Y’all fans throwing s*** at Wemby and doing all that. You can tell y’all ain’t used to winning s***. Y’all some miserable people in New York. Miserable. Y’all chose the right time because if it was us, y’all would have got f***** up.”
Jackson spent 14 seasons in the NBA. He bounced around the league but earned consistent playing time for the teams he played for. However, he is also known for his involvement in the “Malice at the Palace” on Nov. 14, 2004. The No. 42 pick in 1997 played for the Indiana Pacers at the time and had one of the biggest roles in the infamous incident.
April 17, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Matt Barnes (9) controls the ball against the defense of San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Stephen Jackson (3) at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Stephen Jackson’s NBA career
Jackson was a star at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia. He entered the league after attending Butler County Community College in Kansas for one semester. The 6-foot-8 shooting guard/small forward began his NBA career with the New Jersey Nets in 2000.
He suited up for eight different franchises and retired in 2014. Jackson hung up his sneakers for good as an NBA champion, winning his lone title with the Spurs in 2003. He averaged 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.3 steals in 858 career games.