Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Stephen Jesse Jackson (born April 5, 1978 in Port Arthur, Texas) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA''s Charlotte Bobcats. Jackson, a 6''8" swingman, is currently in his 10th NBA season. When growing up, Jackson worked in his grandfather''s soul food restaurant in Port Arthur, Texas where he used to wash dishes and bus tables.At the age of 14, Jackson saw his half-brother Donald die, aged 25. Following the violent tragedy, Jackson often surmised how he wished he could have been there to assist and protect a member of his family. "You can''t tell me seeing his brother die that way hasn''t had an effect," recalls Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh. "To me, it''s why he is always coming to the help of his teammates."