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Offline Good for him. Offline About time! Happy for Aaron, who was a senior my freshman year. Offline Atta boy, Mr, Jackson!! Offline That's wonderful! Lived close to my Son in Cricklewood (not sure what it's called now). Spoke with him often. A fantastic player and all-around great guy! Offline Yes! Last edited by coffee (4/11/2018 9:06 pm) Offline He is going to one of Mike James old teams, happy for him. Offline Wow, it's pretty unusual for a guy to make his NBA debut at such an advanced age. I figured the NBA dream was over for him. Good for him! Last edited by duq81 (4/11/2018 11:44 pm) Offline I saw Aaron hit for over 40 points in the NIT game at Va Tech. Their fans were amazed at his talent (as was I). Offline From NBA.com game recap: Offline I'm sure I haven't watched an NBA game in ten years or more, but I'll try to catch Houston the next time they are on Offline I'm sure I haven't watched an NBA game in ten years or more, but I'll try to catch Houston the next time they are on For their next game, the Rockets open up the playoffs versus Sacramento on Sunday 9pm. Offline This is awesome, I like watching the NBA but never really rooted for a single team. Color me a rockets fan for at least the rest of the year. Offline From NBA.com game recap: The rest of the article- Offline With the Rockets, AJAX has a legitimate chance to earn a NBA Championship Ring this year. Offline Si Green finished his career with the Celtics during their string of titles. I don't know if he was with them long enough to get a ring though. Offline Jim Tucker played with the Syracuse Nats on their 1955 NBA Championship team. Offline Thanks for the updates everyone and I especially appreciate Duke81 and Jim Tucker reference! Maybe the most underrated great old Duke! Congrats to Aaron and in my top 5 guards that I saw play since the 60s! Last edited by Judge Jack McVay Jr (4/13/2018 8:14 pm) Offline Thanks for the updates everyone and I especially appreciate Duke81 and Jim Tucker reference! Maybe the most underrated great old Duke! Congrats to Aaron and in my top 5 guards that I saw play since the 60s! Judge, Offline Thanks Phildog and I dont kno how but completely forgot about Oscar Jackson! I didn't really see Strompel and was little when I saw Somerset against Army and my first basketball game. I have BB high on my list too and wholeheartedly agree with you. Thanks for the update and your list Offline Thanks Phildog and I dont kno how but completely forgot about Oscar Jackson! I didn't really see Strompel and was little when I saw Somerset against Army and my first basketball game. I have BB high on my list too and wholeheartedly agree with you. Thanks for the update and your list BB had about a 9 inch vertical leap, one night he is near the basket baseline doing about 3 head fakes finally gets the defender to bite and hits the 5 footer. The ref calls a travel ( we used to call it up and down ) and me and my buddies start screaming “ Hey ref, his feet never left ground!! Bringing a laugh to all fans sitting near us who agreed he never did jump much. He was fun to watch and I hear he is doing well these days. Offline Hahaha I love it! He works with emotional support kids at Presley Ridge school and has for a long time. I stay in touch with him and great call on his game too!Had a little time with Celtics too Offline Some video of AJAX hitting a three in the NBA... How does that feel Aaron? Last edited by coffee (4/15/2018 9:55 am) Offline Thanks for sharing Coffee! Offline Judge Jack, Last edited by coffee (4/15/2018 6:10 pm) Offline A really good interview with Aaron Jackson by Tim Benz. Well worth a listen.
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Aaron Jackson to Houston Rockets
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WE ARE CREEPING UP TO THE SECOND FLOOR....
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COFFEE
Attitude is everything
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I remember him taking over games as a Duke, like at Radnor when he just shredded them in the 2nd half for the road win.
Good for AJAX!
A diehard fan since 1961
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Houston added a new player in Aaron Jackson, who spent the past seven seasons playing overseas. Jackson arrived just before game time and didn't even have his name on the back of his No. 55 jersey, which had belonged to the recently released Tim Quarterman. Jackson scored eight points in 34 minutes.
''It was surreal. I was at a hotel with my girlfriend for her birthday, then my agent called and said, `How fast can you get to the airport? You're playing with the Houston Rockets for the rest of the season,''' he said. ''I packed my bags as fast as I could. Hopefully I can do whatever it takes to try to help them win a championship.''
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rosceaux wrote:
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PhoenixRising2 wrote:
Houston added a new player in Aaron Jackson, who spent the past seven seasons playing overseas. Jackson arrived just before game time and didn't even have his name on the back of his No. 55 jersey, which had belonged to the recently released Tim Quarterman. Jackson scored eight points in 34 minutes.
''It was surreal. I was at a hotel with my girlfriend for her birthday, then my agent called and said, `How fast can you get to the airport? You're playing with the Houston Rockets for the rest of the season,''' he said. ''I packed my bags as fast as I could. Hopefully I can do whatever it takes to try to help them win a championship.''
COFFEE
Attitude is everything
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Besides Mike James and Norm Nixon, are there any other former Dukes with a ring? I remember that Mickey Davis’ 1975 Milwaukee Bucks made in to the finals but lost to the Celtics. Billy Zoph played 50 games or so for the Bucks during their 1971 season, but he was not on their playoff roster (so I’ll count Billy with an asterisk).
duq81, this question is in your wheelhouse. Any other Dukes player that I have overlooked?
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Judge Jack McVay Jr wrote:
That’s a long list to draw from, Somerset, Stromple, theBarr’s, Zoph, Nixon, Dixon, OJ Jackson and so many more from old times as well as from the 80’s on.
Duquesne was always a rich source for great guard play......
A diehard fan since 1961
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Judge Jack McVay Jr wrote:
A diehard fan since 1961
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I really didn't give a damn who won the NBA Championship until now!
YA MADE IT! Keep it rolling!!
COFFEE
Attitude is everything
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