- Mark Jackson was the coach of the Golden State Warriors prior to them becoming a dynasty. Under his leadership, the Dubs were maturing into a formidable force in the Western Conference, led by the developing talents of Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Stephen Curry. Nevertheless, following the 2013–14 campaign, Steve Kerr took Mark Jackson’s place in the Golden State Warriors front office. As they say, the rest is history. Kerr led the franchise to its first NBA title in forty years the following season.
- Since then, Mark Jackson hasn’t held a coaching position; instead, he joined Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen as a regular NBA analyst for ABC. Jackson was ultimately let go by ESPN through a round of layoffs in June 2023.Impact: Browns Tight End Hurt… Since then, Mark Jackson hasn’t held a coaching position; instead, he joined Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen as a regular NBA analyst for ABC. Jackson was ultimately let go by ESPN through a round of layoffs in June 2023. Mark Jackson discusses his tenure with the Golden State Warriors and the departure of Klay Thompson. In a recent interview, Mark Jackson acknowledged that he believed Klay Thompson would play his final NBA season with the Golden State Warriors, although he added.
Klay Thompson is going to be fine, and it’s a great pickup for the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, he didn’t end his career with the Golden State Warriors, but that’s not the way the world works. I’m proud of Klay Thompson because when we drafted him—and he’d be the first to tell you. I’m proud as a coach and as a friend,” he concluded.
