Top 5 Point Guards in OKC Thunder history
By Will Brewer
2. Reggie Jackson
Thunder Career Stats:
2011-2015: 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 21.1 minutes (245 games)
Reggie Jackson, like him or not, was one of the most dynamic players to put on a Thunder jersey. He came from Boston College in 2011 and immediately made a name for himself with many highlight plays in Summer League play.
The Thunder really got a chance to see what Jackson could do in the 2013 playoffs, following the injury to Russ. Jackson held his own and performed well in big moments. He got his opportunity to shine and he made the most of it.
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Jackson’s athleticism and playmaking ability made him an important piece to the Thunder rotation in 2014 and 2015. Once Westbrook recovered from injury, Jackson played a role similar to James Harden’s as a playmaker off the bench. He averaged 13.4 points and 4 assists per game in 2014.
Jackson did begin to become a problem in the locker room, which led to his trade to Detroit. However, let’s remember Reggie Jackson for memorable moments like his 32 point performance against the Grizzlies in 2014.