The Sacramento Kings have announced the hiring of former player and assistant coach, Bobby Jackson, as their new head coach of the Stockton Kings of the Development League, the California franchise reported through its social networks.
Jackson takes the reins on the bench after spending the last two seasons as Luke Walton's assistant with the Kings. Likewise, he has also performed the duties of scouting and player development coach at Sacramento, and was also an assistant coach at Minnesota Timberwolves in the past 2013.
“We are thrilled to have Bobby Jackson lead our G League team and continue to develop our future,” said general manager Monte McNair. "Bobby has been a pillar of the Kings franchise for more than two decades, contributing tireless work, valuable knowledge and mentorship throughout," he noted.
«I am excited to be alongside Bobby in the development of the Stockton Kings. “Bobby is a consummate professional and a hard worker,” admitted Stockton Kings general manager Paul Johnson.
As a member of the Kings, Bobby Jackson played six seasons with averages of 10,6 points, 3,2 rebounds, 2,2 assists and 1 steal in 22,7 minutes per game. Likewise, he won the award for Best Sixth of the Year in 2003.
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