Jaren Jackson is a former professional basketball player who had a successful career in the NBA. He was born on October 27, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended Georgetown University, where he played college basketball.
Jackson was selected by the Houston Rockets in the second round of the 1989 NBA draft but was traded to the San Antonio Spurs before the start of the season. He played for the Spurs for three seasons, from 1989 to 1992, before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
During his time with the Spurs, Jackson was primarily used as a backup shooting guard and small forward. He played in 159 games for the team, averaging 5.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. He was known for his three-point shooting, making 38.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc.
After being traded to the Trail Blazers, Jackson's role on the team increased, and he became a key player off the bench. He played in 82 games during the 1992-93 season, averaging 9.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. He also set a career-high in three-point shooting percentage, making 42.5% of his attempts.
Jackson played for the Trail Blazers for four seasons, from 1992 to 1996, before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He played for the Hawks for two seasons, from 1996 to 1998, before being traded to the Golden State Warriors.
During his time with the Hawks, Jackson continued to be a reliable scorer off the bench, averaging 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in his first season with the team. He also set a career-high in free-throw shooting percentage, making 89.5% of his attempts.
Jackson played for the Warriors for one season, from 1998 to 1999, before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for his second stint with the team. He played for the Trail Blazers for one season, from 1999 to 2000, before being traded to the Toronto Raptors.
During his time with the Raptors, Jackson played in 57 games, averaging 4.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. He was primarily used as a backup shooting guard and small forward.
Jackson played for the Raptors for one season, from 2000 to 2001, before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers for one season, from 2001 to 2002, before retiring from the NBA.
Overall, Jaren Jackson had a successful career in the NBA, playing for seven different teams over 13 seasons. He was known for his three-point shooting and his ability to score off the bench. He retired with career averages of 6.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.
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