During a recent episode of his new podcast, The Mark Jackson Show, Jackson opened up about his departure from the Warriors organization, hinting at unresolved tensions, unacknowledged contributions, and what he described as a “lack of respect” from some within the franchise’s leadership.
“I laid the foundation,” Jackson said. “We changed the culture, built a winning mentality, and to this day, some people still don’t want to acknowledge that. It hurts, but I’m proud of what we did.”
Sources close to the Warriors camp say Steve Kerr was taken aback by the comments. While Kerr has previously credited Jackson with developing a strong defensive identity and mentoring players like Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, he was reportedly surprised by the intensity and timing of Jackson’s remarks.
“This is heartbreaking,” one Warriors insider noted. “Coach Kerr has always respected Mark’s role in the team’s evolution. This caught everyone off guard.”
The NBA community has since been buzzing with mixed reactions. While some fans and former players are supporting Jackson’s call for recognition, others feel the franchise has long moved forward under Kerr’s championship leadership.
Whether this will reopen old wounds or spark overdue conversations about legacy and credit in the NBA remains to be seen.
Want me to add quotes from players or reactio
ns from fans?
Leave a Reply