Makes Love to Pressure

Stephen Jackson stressing his disdain for masks in light of his eye being poked the last few games:

No goggles. No, no, no. Never. I’m not going to be like Rip Hamilton, where my nose is broken eight years ago and I still wear a mask. The only way I’ll wear a patch is if my eye’s closed. I’d rather stay with Captain Jack, not Pirate Jack.

Don Nelson speaks of his dependence on veteran Stephen Jackson in the 2008-2009 season:

We really needed a big game from Jack tonight and we got it. I don’t know how much longer I can play him 48 minutes, but I’m going to have to until he cries.

Stephen Jackson weighs in on the political landscape:

I know a lot of people are voting for [Obama] not just because he’s black, but because they want change. Nobody wants an old war veteran in office to be able to create more war. We’re trying to end the war.

Sarunas Jasikevicius had a rough go during his time in Indiana, but Stephen Jackson once again shows he is a stand-up guy in the locker room. Jasikevicius had this to say about Jackson:

He might have been my best teammate.

Bill Simmons explains how the West can be won on ESPN2.

Unsung hero: How ’bout Captain Jack … that’s right, Mr. Stephen Jackson! Do you realize he’s averaging a 21-4-4 for the season? Even better, “Captain Jack” is now a name that makes you think of Billy Joel, a bottle of whiskey or Stephen Jackson. Three of the greats. If I ever buy a boat, I’m naming it Captain Jack.

Bob Fitzgerald, announcer for the Golden State Warriors broadcasts, expounds on Stephen Jackson’s worth to the team during the telecast against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 23, 2008.

“In every western drama there is a gunslinger that comes in from out of town and sends away the bad guys. Well, Stephen Jackson is the Warriors version of John Wayne. Kobe Bryant is amazing and incredible. But, Stephen Jackson more than matches and seizes the moment.”

Stephen Jackson explaining the offense implemented by the Golden State Warriors.

“But after watching us all year, you should expect that we’re going to do the opposite of the norm, you know what I mean? That’s how we play, that’s our team, that’s what we’re built on. Just making up our own stuff. You know Nellie, he does everything that you don’t expect him to do.”

John Legend in regards to Stephen Jackson contributing his money and time to the Show Me Campaign.

“Stephen’s a pioneer right now, He’s the first one to do it.”

Tim Kawakami, a Bay Area sports journalist, take on how Stephen Jackson garners respect from even the star ballers.

“I really think it’s enormous that Baron has one guy in that locker room he can’t dominate just by will–SJax. BD is accountable to nobody, but he does listen to SJax when Stephen is talking.”

Stephen Jackson on Joe Johnson’s performance in a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks on March 5, 2008.

“Joe had a killer first half, but we play like this in our sleep. We knew if we continued to play or style and start playing better defense second half, we’d get a lead, and we were able to do that.”

Coach Nelson on Stephen Jackson’s grit and determination after putting up 29 points on the Portland Trailblazers on a gimpy leg.

“He amazes me. I tell you he loves to play. He just doesn’t want to be out, so if he can possibly get out there, he’s going to do it.”

The quote which launched this site occurred when Stephen Jackson watched his former team, the San Antonio Spurs, get bounced from the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers due to their lack of 3-point shooters.

“I got so many phone calls from friends while I sat there and watched that. That’s what I live for. I make love to pressure.”