By way of Russell Westbrook being hurt for certain parts of the past few years, we’ve gotten to see quite a bit of Reggie Jackson. And of what we’ve seen on him, he’s not too shabby at all. Westbrook is much more explosive, but Jackson is definitely no slouch.
Jackson isn’t thrilled with coming off the bench. He’d rather be starting, which will only happen if either he or Westbrook leaves the Thunder. But credit Jackson for speaking his mind.
“I don’t think about ever coming off the bench for any team. If that’s the role I’m put in, that’s what I’m put in. But since the day I thought about playing in the NBA, I’ve always been a starter. Everything I’ve thought about, whether it be middle school, high school, kids leagues, I never envisioned coming off the bench….
“For some people (starting is) important. To others it’s not. It’s very prideful for me. I feel like I’m very talented. I feel like I can lead a team. That’s just how I’ve been raised and that’s just how I’ve always felt. I want to be the guy in charge. I want to be the guy leading the team. The head of the snake.”
H/T: The Oklahoman
