Mark Jackson is an American former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Indiana Pacers. He enjoyed a successful playing career in the National Basketball Association, where he was an All-Star three times and won the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 1987. Jackson is also the only player in NBA history to record at least 10,000 assists and is currently ranked fifth all-time in assists. After his playing career, Jackson went on to coach the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks.
Mark Jackson: Biography
Mark Jackson was born on April 1, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended St. John’s University, where he was a two-time All-American and was named Big East Player of the Year in 1987. After college, Jackson was selected by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 1987 NBA Draft. He went on to have a successful NBA career, playing for the Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets. He was an All-Star in 1989, 1990, and 1997, and won the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 1987. Jackson retired from the NBA in 2004 with 10,334 career assists, which is currently the fifth most all-time.
Mark Jackson: Net Worth, Height, Age
Mark Jackson has an estimated net worth of $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His wealth is largely attributed to his successful NBA career and his coaching salary. Jackson stands at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and is currently 55 years old.
Mark Jackson is one of the most successful players in NBA history and is currently the head coach of the Indiana Pacers. He is a three-time All-Star, won the NBA Most Improved Player Award, and is fifth all-time in assists. Jackson also has an estimated net worth of $20 million and is currently 55 years old.