Say what you want about Mark Jackson but he was truly a class act on Wednesday night. Jackson played an integral role in bringing the Golden State Warriors from the bottom of the Western Conference to the top. Unfortunately he was fired last year due to issues with the front office. He returned to his previous job as a color commentator and was chosen by ESPN to cover the Western Conference Finals between the Houston Rockets and his old team the Warriors.
As you know, the Warriors beat the Rockets 104-90, winning the Western Conference and heading to the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jackson was asked how he felt about the moment and he said “proud” as he teared up with emotion.
Warriors forward Draymond Green came over and gave his former coach a hug in a truly touching moment.
