Marc Jackson's Jersey #44: Warriors History

0:00You're listening to Golden State Warriors News today. Subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. The Golden State Warriors have seen over 600 players wear more than 60 different jersey numbers across their 75-year history. Founded in 1946 as part of the Basketball Association of America, the precursor to the NBA, the team has called Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego home over the decades. A new series dives into that jersey history, spotlighting every player who wore each number since the team start. Kicking off with number 44, worn by 11 of 16 Warriors players through the years, is Big Man, Mark Jackson. From Philadelphia, Jackson wrapped up college at Temple before the Warriors selected him 38th overall in the 1997 NBA draft. He suited up for parts of his first two pro seasons in the Bay Area, always donning number 44. In that time, Jackson averaged 11 points, 6.2 rebounds, and one assists per game. Fans remember him as a solid contributor

1:06before bigger opportunities called. He wrapped up his Warriors stint with a trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2002, marking the end of an early chapter in his NBA. Journey as the franchise honors its past through this jersey retrospective. This episode is supported by a sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, to