18 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - He earned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2002-03 season and to this day, remains one of the most popular members of the Sacramento Kings. Now retired, Bobby Jackson serves as a goodwill ambassador for the Kings and he appeared on Monday's Live_Online at 11 a.m. with News10's Sharon Ito.
Jackson said repeated injuries to his wrist and hand played a role in his decision to retire last month. He also said he was "out of a job," hadn't been picked up by another team and wasn't sure he wanted to wait until next year to see if anyone would sign him up.
While Jackson is retiring from the court, he'll still play an active role with the Kings as team ambassador. He will represent the Kings throughout the Sacramento region, making frequent community appearances and getting fans back into ARCO Arena.
He will also help Kings general manager Geoff Petrie in the scouting department, the toughest part of the job, Jackson told viewers, since he's new to scouting.
Jackson told viewers the Kings got off to a rough start with three losses on the road, but the team hopes to turn things around with tonight's home opener against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jackson said he's keeping busy with his new job, spending more time with his five children and running the Bobby Jackson Foundation, founded after the death of his mother to breast cancer.
Here's what some viewers said to Jackson:
Kelly Auradou wrote: "Hi Bobby, We are so lucky to have you in Sacramento. I was at the pre-season game that you made your announcement and cried along with many other fans at your heartfelt retirement announcement. You have been such a spark to this organization for so many years. We all rejoiced when you came back to the Kings and we are rejoicing that you will remain with the organization as our Ambassador and one of the greatest leaders of the Kings organization in years. Thank you so much for everything you have given me and all of the fans in Sacramento. We love you Bobby."
Angie wrote: "Hi Bobby, I've been a fan of yours since you first came to the Sacramento King's. I want to say thank you for all the years of enjoyment I received watching you play. You're a great role model for our youth, at a time when it is so needed. May you find enjoyment and satisfaction in this new role in life. I'm sure your Mother is in heaven smiling down at you for all you've accomplishments and the way you have lived your life."
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