In 2007, the Warriors version We Believe have achieved one of the biggest upsets of history by eliminating the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs . What if this team was led by Baron Davis, the leader was not alone. He had at his side a certain Stephen Jackson, who slammed his best points total in playoffs on a meeting on the occasion of Game 6 of this series, with 33 units.
“I remember Baron coming to me before the game and saying, ‘Jack, I’m not going to assure. My legs hurt, my back hurts, my knees hurt… ”I thought to myself,“ OK, I’m going to do what I have to do. ” I was focused, I wanted to play well. ” Stephen Jackson.
Bon Davis probably exaggerated a bit, considering he still stalled 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists that night. But Jackson’s 33 points made the difference in this match, won 111 to 86, and the rear also received compliments from his teammate.
“Two days later I’m watching the game. They interview Baron after the match on the pitch, and the reporter asks him how I played. Davis replied: “A lot of people say a lot of things about Stephen, but they’re not going to admit he’s a great basketball player.” It’s probably the best compliment I’ve ever received, it meant a lot to me. At the time, I had the feeling that it relieved me of a big weight on my shoulders. ” Stephen Jackson.
It must be said that the public still had in mind the not very gratifying role played by Jackson in the famous Malice at the Palace two years earlier, which had earned him 30 suspension games.
Via Yahoo Sports.
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