Jim Jackson Net Worth

Overview

James Arthur Jackson (born October 14, 1970) is an American retired professional basketball player. Over his 14 National Basketball Association (NBA) seasons, Jackson was on the active roster of 12 different teams. He was drafted #4 by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1992 NBA Draft. Jim Jackson also works as an analyst for the NBA Playoffs on NBATV. He is currently a basketball analyst for Fox Sports, Turner Sports and the Los Angeles Clippers on Bally Sports West, having previously worked for the Big Ten Network. He was named Big Ten Player of the Year and a Consensus first team All-American in 1991 and 1992 and was the UPI College Player of the Year in 1992. His #22 was retired by Ohio State in 2001.

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What Is Jim Jackson’s Net Worth?

Jim Jackson, the American retired professional basketball player and current analyst, has a net worth of $15 million. This wealth is primarily attributed to his 14-season NBA career and his subsequent broadcasting roles.

NBA Career Earnings and Details

During his NBA career (1992-2006), Jim Jackson played for 12 different teams. His NBA career earnings amounted to $31,245,511. Factoring in inflation, this amount would be approximately $59,578,289 in today’s dollars.

Phoenix Suns (2005-06): $2.6 million
Houston Rockets (2004-05): $2.4 million
Houston Rockets (2003-04): $2.2 million
Sacramento Kings (2002-03): $791.3 thousand
Miami Heat (2001-02): $789.2 thousand
Atlanta Hawks (2000-01): $2.3 million
Atlanta Hawks (1999-00): $1.9 million
Portland Trail Blazers (1998-99): $1.8 million
Philadelphia 76ers (1997-98): $4.6 million
Dallas Mavericks (1996-97): $3.9 million
Dallas Mavericks (1995-96): $3.2 million
Dallas Mavericks (1994-95): $2.7 million
Dallas Mavericks (1993-94): $2 million

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on October 14, 1970, in Toledo, Ohio, Jim Jackson’s basketball journey began at Macomber High School. In 1989, he led his team to a Division I state championship and earned the title of McDonald’s All-American. He then attended Ohio State University, where he quickly became a star as a freshman. In both 1991 and 1992, he was named Big Ten Player of the Year and a Consensus first team All-American. 1992 also saw him honored as the UPI College Player of the Year. In recognition of his achievements, Ohio State retired his #22 jersey in February 2001.

Post-NBA Career and Broadcasting

Since retiring from the NBA, Jackson has transitioned into a successful broadcasting career. He began his national television broadcast career with the Big Ten Network in 2007. He has also worked for Fox Sports, Turner Sports, and the Los Angeles Clippers on Bally Sports West. Jim Jackson also works as an analyst for the NBA Playoffs on NBA TV. Information regarding his specific salary from these broadcasting roles is not publicly available.