NBA History: 5 Players who have represented the most number of teams

Jackson in game
Jackson in game

#1 Jim Jackson

Phoenix Suns v New York Knicks
Phoenix Suns v New York Knicks

Jackson averaged 16.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game as a freshman for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was the fourth overall pick in the 1992 Draft by the Dallas Mavericks, with them he spent five years.

He played only 28 games in his rookie season. But gained more playing time from the second season. During the 1994-95 season, Jackson averaged 25.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, he finished fifth in the NBA in scoring, but suffered an ankle injury.

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Jackson was traded to the New Jersey Nets in the middle of the 1996-1997 season. From that season on, Jim found himself with ten different NBA teams.

He was traded every year. The list includes 76ers, Warriors, Trailblazers, Hawks, Cavaliers, Heat, Kings, Rockets, Suns and with the Lakers. Jackson did not receive an offer to sign with any team in the following off season and decided to retire.

Jim was a decent player, he scored 14.3 points ,4.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game throughout his NBA career. He is currently a basketball analyst for Fox Sports 1.

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