Former Kings guard Bobby Jackson retires

Oct 23, 11:19 pm EDT

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)—Bobby Jackson(notes) is retiring from the NBA.

The 12-year veteran guard, who spent six seasons with Sacramento, made the announcement Friday night before the Kings’ preseason finale against the Utah Jazz.

Jackson averaged 9.7 points per game in his career. He was the league’s Sixth Man of the Year in 2002-03 with averages of 15.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists.

The former University of Minnesota star played for Sacramento last season but was not re-signed in the offseason.

“It’s a tough day for me because I’m retiring from professionally playing the game I love,” he said. “But it’s also a happy day because I’m retiring on my own terms.”

Jackson will work with the Kings as an ambassador, promoting the team in local appearances and handling some scouting.

Updated Oct 23, 11:19 pm EDT
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  1. Kyle
    53. Posted by Kyle Sun Nov 22 12:05am EST

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    J.C I here Nick screaming ur name why don't u cuddle with ur backstreet boy boyfriend and stop dissing on Bobby Jackson u jealous little prick
  2. Jessykha_Lovie
    52. Posted by Jessykha_Lovie Mon Oct 26 2:56pm EDT

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    go luck bobby
  3. jc
    51. Posted by jc Mon Oct 26 1:07pm EDT

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    who's hotter? i was gonna say your wife, then i realized...oh hell, never mind. you're a freakin' joke
  4. Tone
    50. Posted by Tone Mon Oct 26 12:54pm EDT

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    wow that was twelve years!! Time flies!!
  5. jon
    48. Posted by jon Mon Oct 26 5:06am EDT

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    if you are arguing on an internet blog board about who is more pathetic....just face facts. You both lose.
  6. <i>alim1930</i>
    47. Posted by alim1930 Mon Oct 26 12:13am EDT

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    Booby Jackson was a class act--I saw him play in college at University of Minnesota--then NBA at Sacramento--a Polished class act--a good career--especially to last as long as he did and get paid for the sport you love so much!! May God Bless you Bobby in all your future endeavors...
  7. Mike D
    46. Posted by Mike D Sun Oct 25 11:55pm EDT

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    damn i remember watching him play at a Western Nebraska community college along time ago i was like damn that dudes got some skills but i wasn't aware of him going to Minnesota wish i knew but i did see him play in the NBA and he was awesome on and off the court i wish the best for him.
  8. jmaonly
    45. Posted by jmaonly Sun Oct 25 11:37pm EDT

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    Best wishes to Bobby. You always gave the game your best - what a class act. We will miss you.
  9. Steven
    44. Posted by Steven Sun Oct 25 11:02pm EDT

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    hey jc who do you think is hotter kristen kreuk or kate hudson?
  10. jc
    43. Posted by jc Sun Oct 25 9:45pm EDT

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    kyle -
    it was just a matter of seconds before steven's boyfriend started @#$%ing on me too. did i hurt your feelings too??
  11. Straight Out The Burbs
    42. Posted by Straight Out The Burbs Sun Oct 25 8:45pm EDT

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    This just in..... no one cares.
  12. Kyle
    41. Posted by Kyle Sun Oct 25 8:26pm EDT

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    jc you are such an idiot and how dare you come in here and talk smack about Bobby I may not b a Sacramento fan but he played the game the way it should be played. If u played bobby jackson 1 on 1 in basketball he'd go by you so fast (even at 36) that you'd piss your pants. The only reason Bobby Jackson came off the bench in the first place is that Mike Bibby was in a whole nother dimension averaging 18 a game and he was two small to be the 2 guard. So you and your N'sync lover can face him 2 on 1 but I don't think Bobby is interested in a 3 way.
  13. Maxwell
    40. Posted by Maxwell Sun Oct 25 8:00pm EDT

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    Vince Carter 2009-2010 Preseason Top 10

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnD4SS3MijU
  14. jc
    39. Posted by jc Sun Oct 25 7:42pm EDT

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    typical loser. say something brilliant, steven - you're boring me. go to your mama's basement and play with your dildo
  15. MICHAEL G
    38. Posted by MICHAEL G Sun Oct 25 7:36pm EDT

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    Bobby has always been a class act. Good luck!!!
  16. Steven
    37. Posted by Steven Sun Oct 25 6:21pm EDT

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    lance is waiting for you jc.
  17. jc
    36. Posted by jc Sun Oct 25 5:27pm EDT

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    sorry, loser-steven, i dont do gay stuff like you do...why dont you put on a new dress - that ought to make ya happy
  18. Steven
    35. Posted by Steven Sun Oct 25 4:01pm EDT

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    i know somebody that could help you .
  19. Steven
    34. Posted by Steven Sun Oct 25 3:59pm EDT

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    ok jc it will be ok.
  20. JK
    33. Posted by JK Sun Oct 25 1:52pm EDT

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    Well maybe now he should properly deface Donte Greene's car.
  21. jc
    32. Posted by jc Sun Oct 25 1:43pm EDT

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    hey steven -
    try to use the proper grammar in this forum...wtf is "...that i heard of you in the first place when they said news you..."?!!? you must be really hooked on this n'sync crap. how gay are are you, you liberace wanna-be? section 8 losers like you need to go finish 4th grade - you are pathetic as hell
  22. Steven
    31. Posted by Steven Sun Oct 25 1:29pm EDT

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    oh jc i know who is available for your former bandmate lance bass.
  23. Steven
    30. Posted by Steven Sun Oct 25 1:20pm EDT

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    face it jc eva does not want you anymore he is with tony parker and that is the only reason that i heard of you in the first place when they news said you were best known as being a member of n sync and you are here because your life sucks now.
  24. Steven
    29. Posted by Steven Sun Oct 25 1:17pm EDT

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    nice comback jc
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