Sorry for the new thread on this ... I know we already knew this (nice <a href="http://bbs2.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=1649688#post1649688">initial scoop</a>, Doc) and there are some "Jimmy" threads out there, but I don't think I've heard one word from Jackson himself about the trade until now. http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-2/1105942704295720.xml Jackson would OK a trade to Nets Monday, January 17, 2005 BY DAVE D'ALESSANDRO Star-Ledger Staff ATLANTA -- The primary source for the Nets' salvation is now sitting at home in Toledo, Ohio, watching money take wings, and still stewing over the idea that anyone would want to make him play for the worst team in the NBA. "I was totally surprised -- surprised and disappointed," Jimmy Jackson said of his trade from Houston to New Orleans. "No disrespect to the Hornets, but starting over is not what I want to do." The 34-year-old swingman spoke to the Toledo Blade on Friday, his first interview since refusing to report to the Hornets after the Dec. 27 trade. The subsequent suspension has cost him $220,000 in salary ($27,500 per game for eight games), but he stressed that money is not an issue. While Jackson would not comment on his team preference in The Blade interview, a person close to him said last week he would welcome a move to the Nets, Denver or Miami, though there are at least two other teams interested in his services. The Nets need him the most, because he could be plugged into Richard Jefferson's role and provide a desperately needed third scorer -- Jackson even scored 21 points in his last game with the Rockets -- but Hornets GM Allan Bristow is demanding a first-round draft pick from Nets president Rod Thorn in return. And since his team is going nowhere, Bristow is in no rush to move Jackson until he gets what he wants. Jackson, meanwhile, runs his businesses and restaurants as the resentment over his exile from Houston continues to build. "Being traded is not the bad part. The trade part is all part of the NBA," said Jackson, who averaged 13.3 points and 4.8 rebounds in 24 games with Houston. "I was supposed to be held in high regard. They (Rockets management) always communicated with you. So why not communicate with you now?"
He's right and he's wrong. Maybe management could have handle it better, but in the end he was going to be traded, end of story, and it was going to hurt - because he finally thought he had found his spot to play out his career.
the last time the rockets let a player know he was going to be traded that player almost cost us Tmac. good job by management keeping things to themselves. wesley gives us better perimeter defense, same shooting ability with smarter shots, better ball control and passing, and dribble drives to the basket. it was a great move and there is no question why we are 7-2 in a very tough stretch since we got him.
JJ point is understandable but I do see much more than that. He should get over it. He is not telling the whole truth - he is more mad because he was traded to the Hornets not the communication thingy. Jimmy should get over this fast. I bet non of the players listed above even saw it coming. This is not new - in all sports I must add. Though it is "unfortunate" it is that part of the business that "sucks" and a vet like Jimmy should know better. That is why there the "no-trade" clauses in certain contracts - and if yours does not have that tough luck when you get traded indiscriminately.
Yes, and all of them had the opportunity to say, "You know what? I'm at the stage of my career where I don't want to play for a loser. I don't care what it costs, I'll pay the penalty for refusing to do so." Unlike JJ, they decided those paychecks were worth it.
Forget that........for $28,000 per game I would be faking the funk my brotha!!! Thats more then most people make in a year. Its the classic case of having your cake and eating it to. They say its all part of the busines but when it happens to them all of a sudden its about communication and pitiful poor me......lol What a bunch of crap.....they get paid a kings ransom to play a game and then complain about where they play it........lol If they are that good go play for the bad team and turn it around.
you mean just taking an check and not even trying? What he is doing maybe wrong but taking the check and not working for it or not TRYING your best is IMO unethical Rocket River
I like Jimmy Jackson, but this holding him in high regards, how many times have you seen a player about to be traded, being told so, and b*tching and moaning and trying to sabotage the deal? The only thing I didn't like was sending Jimmy Jackson to New Orleans, I think he deserved to go to a winning situation. It would have been nice to put together a 3-way deal and send him to winning team or a team that has a chance to compete. New Jersey would be nice but hopefully someone like Indiana, Orlando or Miami gets him.
Here's the entire article from the Toledo Blade. http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dl...15/SPORTS09/501150417&SearchID=73196378180357 Jackson: No retirement, but no New Orleans Says he wasn't consulted about trade By JOHN HARRIS BLADE SPORTS COLUMNIST In his first public comments since being traded last month by the NBA's Houston Rockets to the New Orleans Hornets, Toledoan Jim Jackson said he was "surprised and disappointed" because neither team consulted him prior to the trade. Jackson, who was suspended by New Orleans for failing to report following the Dec. 27 trade, has lost a total of $220,000 - $27,500 per game - for the eight games he has missed. Jackson is scheduled to earn $2.4 million this season. "I was totally surprised. Surprised and disappointed," said Jackson, who returned to Toledo on Thursday. Relocating to New Orleans holds no interest for Jackson, a 34-year-old former Ohio State standout who would be playing for his 11th NBA team in 13 seasons. Jackson said he won't play for the Hornets, but another trade may be in the works that could be more to his liking. "No disrespect to the Hornets, but starting over is not what I want to do," he said. Jackson, after signing a three-year deal a year ago with Houston after playing for four different teams the previous three seasons, had finally started to relax. He averaged 12.9 points and a career-high 6.1 rebounds while playing a career-high 3,119 minutes his first season in Houston. He also ranked sixth in the NBA with a career-high 162 3-pointers. In 24 games this season, Jackson averaged 13.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. He had become the Rockets' unofficial team leader, an experienced voice on a team featuring Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming. But the Rockets, despite pulling off a blockbuster trade for McGrady, were struggling in the rugged Western Conference. Jackson's short-term contract made him inviting to a team like New Orleans that was looking to shake things up. In his last game with the Rockets, Jackson scored a team-high 21 points in a win over the Clippers. The next day, Jackson and Bostjan Nachbar were traded to New Orleans for David Wesley. Jackson took the trade hard because he said management had given him no indication he would be dealt. Responding yesterday to an interview request, Jackson said, "Being traded is not the bad part. The trade part is all part of the NBA. I was supposed to be held in high regard. They [Rockets management] always communicated with you. So why not communicate with you now?" Jackson, who owns businesses and restaurants in several cities, said he's willing to stay out for however long is necessary. He said the loss of salary will not change his mind about playing for the Hornets, who own the NBA's worst record. "It's not about the money," he said. Jackson also said he isn't considering retirement. "That's not something I've looked at," said Jackson, who has another year left on his contract after this season. Although preferring not to be specific, Jackson said he hopes to be playing for another team. NBA rules state Jackson cannot be packaged in a trade within 60 days of the Dec. 27 trade. But Jackson alone can be traded for a player or players that match his salary. Newspaper reports this week in New Jersey and Washington indicate the New Jersey Nets are interested in acquiring Jackson for draft picks and cash. The Nets are interested in Jackson because Richard Jefferson suffered a season-ending injury. It's a trade that would reunite Jackson with former Dallas Mavericks teammate Jason Kidd. Kidd and Jackson didn't see eye-to-eye in Dallas, but Kidd seemed to welcome a possible reunion. "Oh, yeah - Jimmy can definitely help, because he's a very versatile player," Kidd told the Newark Star-Ledger. Jackson was also mentioned in a proposed trade with Denver that was shot down by Hornets general manager Allan Bristow. Miami is another possible destination for Jackson. Jackson, who played for the Heat in 2001-02, was a surprise spectator at a recent Heat-Knicks game in Miami. John Harris is The Blade's sports columnist. Contact him at: jharris@theblade.com or 419-724-6354.
He's been with Star Ledger for a while now. He also wrote for The Sporting News as a columnist until about a year or two ago.
Boo friggin hoo. Who the hell does Jackson think he is? He's a damn role player. Where does he get off thinking that he should be consulted on a trade?
