Myron Jackson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 6, 1964 Hamburg, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Hamburg (Hamburg, Arkansas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Little Rock (1982–1986) |
| NBA Draft | 1986 / Round: 4 / Pick: 85th overall |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Career history | |
| 1986 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1986–1987 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Myron Jackson was born on May 6, 1964. He is a retired American professional basketball player. He played for a short time in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The NBA is the top professional basketball league in North America.
Myron Jackson was born in Hamburg, Arkansas. He was a point guard during his playing days. A point guard is a player who leads the team's offense. He is usually good at dribbling and passing the ball. Myron Jackson was 6 feet 3 inches (1.90 meters) tall and weighed 185 pounds (84 kg). He played college basketball at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
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Myron Jackson's Basketball Career
Myron Jackson was chosen in the 1986 NBA draft. The NBA draft is where NBA teams pick new players from colleges or other leagues. He was the 15th pick in the fourth round. The Dallas Mavericks team selected him.
Playing for the Dallas Mavericks
Myron Jackson played eight games for the Dallas Mavericks. This was during the 1986-87 NBA season. In these games, he scored about 1.4 points per game. He also had 0.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. After playing for the Mavericks, he also played for the La Crosse Catbirds.
College Achievements
During his time in college, Myron Jackson was a very good player. In 1986, he was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. This award goes to the best player in his college conference. He was also chosen for the First-team All-TAAC in the same year. This means he was one of the best players in the conference.
See also
In Spanish: Myron Jackson para niños
