Mark Jackson is one of the most notable former NBA players.
In addition to his playing career, he has also been a head coach (Golden State Warriors) and called the NBA Finals for ABC/ESPN.
On Tuesday, Jackson is celebrating his 60th birthday.
One person who sent him a message was NBA legend Reggie Miller.
His Instagram post had over 2,000 likes in one hour.
Miller wrote: “Happy Birthday to da Godfather @markjackson, enjoy your day Brotha Man and many more blessings.. #MontanaOverMarino #CarewOverGywnn“
Jackson responded: “Thanks bro!!! lol. Love u guys!!!”
Miller and Jackson were teammates for part of six years on the Indiana Pacers.
They reached the 2000 NBA Finals (where they lost to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers).
Via The Indiana Pacers (on June 11, 2023): “On this day in 2000, the NBA Finals came to Indiana.
Reggie Miller scored 33 points and Jalen Rose added 21 to lead us to a 100-91 win over the Lakers in Game 3 of the 2000 NBA Finals.”
On this day in 2000, the NBA Finals came to Indiana.
Reggie Miller scored 33 points and Jalen Rose added 21 to lead us to a 100-91 win over the Lakers in Game 3 of the 2000 NBA Finals. pic.twitter.com/bx8qqKJjkD
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 11, 2023
Jackson was the 18th pick in the 1987 NBA Draft.
He spent 17 seasons with the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, LA Clippers, Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets.
His career averages were 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.7% from the field and 33.2% from the three-point range in 1,296 games.
As for Miller, the Hall of Fame shooting guard spent his entire 18-year career with Indiana.
