POST SEASON REVIEW: STEPHEN JACKSON

The Good

1. The Warriors' most valuable player of the season.
2. Led the team in points (20.7) and assists (6.5).
3. Sets career high averages in rebounds (5.1), assists (6.5), and points (20.7).
   
4. Did not have any off-court issues this season.
5. Continued to be the best defender on the team.
6. Got his first career triple-double in a win over the Suns.
   

The Bad

1. Not his fault, but the Warriors front office turned his expiring contract into a long-term deal expiring in 2013. Although he is a fine leader for this team, he would have been much more valuable as a trade piece to steal away young talent or picks from teams desperate to clear salary.
2. Played a team high 39.6 MPG, 2nd in the league only to Andre Iguodala by .3 MPG. Jackson isn't young anymore and he's locked into a long contract. Warriors need to bring down his minutes immediately in order to insure a good return on investment.
   
3. He did not bother to show up for the final home game, Fan Appreciation Night.
4. 2nd most Technical Fouls in league; has a bad habit of arguing calls while his man scores easily on the other end.
   

The Ugly

1. Led NBA in turnovers at 3.9 TO with .5 more than the second worst in the league. This is a product of roster deficiencies and his overestimation of his abilities as a Point Forward.
   

Top 5-Man Units with Jackson

Crawford / Ellis / Azubuike / Jackson / Turiaf:
67 min, 1.19 off, 1.08 def, +17

Watson / Azubuike / Jackson / Maggette / Turiaf:
45 min, 1.14 off, 1.07 def, +9

Watson / Azubuike / Jackson / Wright / Biedrins:
58 min, 1.03 off, .96 def, +6


Bottom 5-Man Units with Jackson

Watson / Azubuike / Jackson / Maggette / Biedrins:
65 min, .98 off, 1.21 def, -27

Crawford / Ellis / Jackson / Maggette / Turiaf:
85 min, 1.12 off, 1.24 def, -26

Ellis / Azubuike / Jackson / Wright / Turiaf:
54 min, 1.04 off, 1.15 def, -13


Stephen Jackson - 82games.com

2008-09 Statistics - ESPN
39.6 min, .414 fg%, .338 3p%, .826 ft%, 5.1 reb, 1.49 stl, .53 blk, 3.88 to, 2.59 pf, 6.5 ast, 20.7 pts

Game Log - Yahoo! Sports

Season Highs/Career Highs

Points	35 vs. New York 02/10/09
Field Goals Made	13 2 Times
Field Goals Attempted	25 vs. San Antonio 02/02/09
Three Point Field Goals Made	5 vs. New Orleans 10/29/08
Three Point Field Goals Attempted	12 vs. New Orleans 10/29/08
Free Throws Made	13 vs. New York 02/10/09
Free Throws Attempted	13 3 Times
Offensive Rebounds	4 vs. Portland 11/18/08
Defensive Rebounds	10 2 Times
Total Rebounds	11 vs. Phoenix 02/04/09
Assists	11 3 Times
Steals	5 @ Oklahoma City 12/31/08
Blocks	4 @ Washington 11/25/08 *
Minutes Played	53 vs. San Antonio 02/02/09 *

* career high


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