As you’ve probably noticed, I did quite a few posts on Stephen Jackson. While preparing for his NBA comeback, he’s also been pretty chatty on a few different subjects; from Tony Parker being selfish to his top five in the league now. Though Jackson says he doesn’t plan to try out for teams and is waiting on calls, he also says he’d be a perfect fit for the Knicks. He also went on the Knicks former coach Derek Fisher, who’s been hinting at an NBA comeback of his own.
via HoopsHype:
You’ve said you would be a perfect fit with the Knicks. Why?
SJ: The Knicks are a great team too. Anytime you can play with a great player like Carmelo Anthony and a young, up-and-coming star like Kristaps Porzingis… Also they have Joakim Noah. They are going in the right direction. I want to be part of a team that wants to win.
Baron Davis is trying to return to the NBA too and Derek Fisher is open to the idea. Have you been in contact with them or any other player who is looking for an NBA comeback?
SJ: First, I don’t talk to Derek Fisher. He’s not my type of guy. Matt Barnes is my buddy. I really don’t believe in playing with a guy… You know two or three years on a team and then dating his wife. That’s just something NBA players don’t do. I never believed in that. He went against the code 100 percent. On the other hand, Baron is my brother, we talk every day. We’ve been close friends since we were 16 years old. I really think Baron Davis could come back to the NBA. Baron was dominant for a long time in the league. I watch him play now, even with two knee injuries, and he’s still moving well.
