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Jaren Jackson, Jr. says the Spurs “thrived during the lockout year”

Former member of the San Antonio Spurs Jaren Jackson was a member of the 1999 Championship team.

The New Orleans native was scouted by Georgetown and played with the Hoyas for four years before going undrafted in 1989. Jackson, Sr. bounced around the Continental Basketball League while brushing with the NBA. Even spent some time overseas before making his way to San Antonio.

“I knew what that was [David Robin’s] goal and vision for the Spurs. And I didn’t want to come in and make any mistakes, and at the same time gel like a pro.