Scoop Jackson

Scoop Jackson

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Scoop Jackson is an award-winning journalist who has covered sports and culture for more than 15 years. Jackson, a writer for Page 2, is a former editor of Slam, XXL, Hoop and Inside Stuff magazines and a noted author.

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The Barn has impacted many, both famous and anonymous

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop Jackson recently took his sons to see his field of dreams -- the basketball court at Xavier University of Louisiana, known as The Barn.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

The Best Show In Sneakers

Scoop Jackson

Everyone blamed Allen Iverson for the threads lockdown. But truth be told, the guy who really got David Stern's attention-and raised the bar for creativity-was Damon Jones. So we let Scoop Jackson turn the tables

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Thirty-eight NBA lessons learned so far

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

After watching the first week of NBA action, Scoop Jackson has 38 things we've learned so far.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Rockets won't predict, but this will be their season

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop Jackson is done picking the Suns. This season will finally belong to the Houston Rockets.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Now comes the hard part for Garnett, Celtics

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Kevin Garnett finally won his NBA title, but he tells Scoop Jackson repeating might be easier.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

USA basketball is missing something ... or someone

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Is the U.S. men's basketball team poised to reclaim the Olympic gold? Scoop Jackson thinks something is missing.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Carmelo Anthony on going for the gold, and much more

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop Jackson sits down with Carmelo Anthony to talk about USA Basketball's road to redemption.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2008

What happened to the New York City point guard?

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

From Bob Cousy to Nate Archibald to Kenny Anderson, the New York City point guard once ruled the hardwood. Has he disappeared?

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2008

Ten things that should happen in the draft … but won't

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Scoop Jackson has 10 moves he thinks should happen in the NBA draft … but won't.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008

Making a few concessions for the Lakers

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

On behalf of the Lakers, Scoop Jackson delivers a powerful concession speech for the 2008 season that wasn't.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008

Jump shot Jesus has returned

Scoop Jackson, ESPN.com

Jump shot Jesus is back, but it is his defense on Kobe Bryant that has marked Ray Allen's return, Scoop Jackson writes.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2008

Truth is, Pierce indispensable to Boston's title dreams

Scoop Jackson, ESPN.com

The truth is Paul Pierce has come too far to let this -- anything short of permanent ligament damage to his knee or death -- end the Celtics' season, Scoop Jackson writes.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008

1980s vs. Today: Lakers-Celtics

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Was the sports world better back in the 1980s, or is it better today? Page 2 is hosting the debate, here focusing on Lakers-Celtics.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008

The city wants Rose, but the Bulls need Beasley

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

The city of Chicago wants Bulls GM John Paxson to draft hometown product Derrick Rose. But the right choice is Michael Beasley.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008

Do you still love the Celtics?

Scoop Jackson, Page 2

Everyone was ready to see Kevin Garnett win a ring, but Scoop Jackson is wondering what happened to the Celtics.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2008