Bobcats acquire Stephen Jackson
by Administrator on Nov.16, 2009, under Basketball
The Bobcats sent shooting guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic to the Warriors for Jackson and guard Acie Law.
The deal gives Jackson his wish: a ticket out of town after his difficult relationship with Warriors coach Don Nelson, who acknowledged last week they had been trying to trade him.
Charlotte takes on the three-year, $28 million extension Jackson signed last year, while Golden State inherits Radmanovic’s deal, worth about $13.5 million over this season and next. Bell and Law are in the final year of their deals.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson gives Charlotte, the NBA’s lowest-scoring team, an immediate offensive boost. He’s averaging 16.6 points in nine games this season.
But he also brings off-court baggage, from suspensions to his recent trade demands and a sideline blowup with Nelson in an exhibition game. He recently relinquished his captain title with Golden State.
