The Mark Jackson Show: Rookie of the Year, Larry Bird, and the New York Knicks

🏀Mark Jackson won Rookie of the Year and holds the all-time assist record in a single season as a rookie.

🔥Playing against Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics was a humbling experience, and the Celtics' fundamental soundness made the Knicks better.

💙Mark Jackson's nickname 'Blue' came from his mom, who called him that due to his blue eyes, which turned green as he grew older.

🏆Winning Rookie of the Year was a proud moment for Mark Jackson, and he cherishes the memories of playing at Madison Square Garden.

📚Mark Jackson believes LeBron James is the greatest small forward of all time, with Larry Bird as the second greatest.

What is Mark Jackson's all-time assist record as a rookie?

—Mark Jackson holds the all-time assist record in a single season as a rookie.

What is the story behind Mark Jackson's nickname 'Blue'?

—Mark Jackson's mom gave him the nickname 'Blue' because he had blue eyes as a baby, which later turned green.

How did Mark Jackson feel about playing against Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics?

—Mark Jackson found playing against Larry Bird and the Celtics to be a humbling experience, and he believes it made the Knicks better.

What was Mark Jackson's proudest moment as a rookie?

—Mark Jackson's proudest moment as a rookie was winning the Rookie of the Year award and playing at Madison Square Garden.

Who does Mark Jackson consider the greatest small forward of all time?

—Mark Jackson considers LeBron James as the greatest small forward of all time, with Larry Bird as the second greatest.

00:05Mark Jackson introduces The Mark Jackson Show and acknowledges his co-hosts and sponsors.

00:10Mark Jackson shares the story behind his nickname 'Blue' and how it originated from his blue eyes as a baby.

04:00Mark Jackson recounts his experience as a rookie in the NBA, winning the Rookie of the Year award, and playing against Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics.

10:00Mark Jackson reflects on the New York Knicks' playoff run and the pride he felt playing at Madison Square Garden.

15:00Mark Jackson shares his perspective on the greatest small forwards of all time, recognizing LeBron James as the greatest and Larry Bird as the second greatest.