Reggie Jackson’s departure from OKC was not an amicable one; the guard demanded a trade over issues of not being a starter and wanting a larger contract. He eventually went to the Detroit Pistons who won their game 88-82 over the Thunder on Tuesday night. Jackson’s celebration prompted some harsh words from his former teammate Russell Westbrook.
NBA: Brandon Jennings Says Reggie Jackson is the Best Point Guard in the East
If you ask who’s the best point guard in the Western Conference pretty much everybody is going to say Stephen Curry but what about the East? Well Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings thinks his teammate, Reggie Jackson, is the best point guard in the Eastern Conference. He said so on Monday, shortly after Jackson won the player of the week award in the East for the second time this season.
(Video) NBA: Reggie Jackson Puts Bulls Doug McDermott In The Spin Cycle For Real!
Reggie Jackson of the Detroit Pistons made Doug McDermott of the Bulls look real silly last night. In the third quarter, Jackson immediately knew he had McDermott where he wanted him when he switched on to guard him. He went right at him and had him spinning and looking all types of ways as Jackson went right by him.
(Video) NBA: Russell Westbrook Is A Savage! Has No love For Former Teammate Reggie Jackson
This short little interview right here is one of the many reasons why Russell Westbrook is one of my favorite players. He gives no f*cks in a time where most athletes always want to say the most generic things to not cause a stir. Russ has a fire inside of him and if you are on the opposing team then you are lunch meat. Even if you are one of his former teammates like Reggie Jackson.
(Video) MLB: Yankees Great Reggie Jackson Curses Out Fan Trying To Get His Autograph
Reggie Jackson had an altercation with a fan who was seeking his autograph yesterday. Reggie was in Cooperstown, NY for the baseball hall of fame ceremonies when he got upset with a fan who asked more than once.
NBA: John Wall on New Inflated Contracts: “I’m Getting the Same as Reggie Jackson”
Two years ago, John Wall signed a five-year, $80 million extension with the Wizards. It was the max he could sign for, and as the Wizards’ franchise player and one of the league’s best point guards, he was absolutely deserving of that deal. Since then, however, the league’s new TV deal and the influx of money have led to a lot more contracts that size; big contracts to players who don’t seem to deserve that much money. Wall’s a little annoyed at what now looks like a deal that’s below market value but he still congratulated the players for getting their money.
