Show Notes
From the college game to the highest levels of the association, former 2-time All-American and 14-year NBA veteran, Jim Jackson, provides a unique look at the game he loves. As a studio and game analyst for FOX Sports, Turner Sports, NBA TV, and Westwood One, Jim takes you on the court with interviews with the game's biggest names. Off the court, get an inside look into Jim's other passions of finance, business, lifestyle, travel and more. The Jim Jackson Show is an all-encompassing view inside the world of sports and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5-Time NBA Champion and Lakers Legend Michael Cooper how perseverance and determination was the cornerstone of a Hall of Fame career. Coop discusses his time with the Showtime Lakers and their 5 Championship runs, what Kareem told him the 1st time they met, and what it took to play defense against Larry Bird. Cooper also recounts his time in the WNBA and leading the LA Sparks to back-to-back Championships.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a revealing interview, Jim is joined by Former NBA Referee Tim Donaghy who speaks intimately about his involvement and conviction in the NBA gambling scandal in 2007. Donaghy compares the current gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones to his own in 2007. Donaghy discusses how the rise of legalized sports gambling could lead to more instances of player involvement and ultimately chipping away at the integrity of the game. Donaghy reveals instances of referees holding grudges against certain players, who was the most difficult player to officiate, which coach worked the refs the most, which stadium was the most difficult as a ref, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jim and T.J. Jefferson preview the NBA season and discuss who in the Western Conference has the ability to challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The guys discuss how the Nuggets replace Michael Porter Jr.'s production in Denver, can the Clippers aging roster contend, how good can the Lakers be without LeBron now that Luka has slimmed down, and what is the true impact of Fred VanVleet's injury for Houston.
Jim welcomes former teammate and current Georgia Tech Head Coach Damon Stoudamire to the show. Stoudamire discusses his transition from playing to coaching, how he connects with players today, and how he applies the things he learned over his NBA career to coaching in college.