Few people could move as seamlessly through sports, entertainment, and the streets as Stephen Jackson. The former NBA Champion became a force to be reckoned with after taking Lincoln High School to a state championship in his junior year. However, the breadth of his knowledge outside of basketball has transformed him into a commanding authority in the culture.

We welcomed Stephen Jackson to The Danza Project for an all-encompassing interview. Maintaining his authenticity is at the core of his persona, so you know he’s not holding back. From detailing his beginnings in Texas, Jackson dives into his career, from the NBA to becoming a magnetic figure in the media whose voice echoes quite loudly. For example, his stance on the BIG3 vs. NBA has been well-documented, and he gets even deeper on the issue.

In episode #150, Stephen Jackson also speaks on a number of other topics, from the All The Smoke podcast and the controversies he faced from both Shakur Stevenson’s and Canelo’s boxing fight. Elsewhere in the episode, he dives into Charleston White’s contentious take on the Israel-Hamas conflict, the importance of equality and justice, and his relationship with George Floyd.

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0:00 - Intro


2:14 - Who is Stephen Jackson?


6:38 - How Stephen maintained professionalism in his relationships


14:08 - The importance of being a good character


16:35 - Backlash from Shakur Stevenson’s Boxing fight | Taking criticism


24:10 - Being Authentic


27:43 - Stephen speaks on his relationship & podcast with Matt Barnes


35:54 - The Showtime security at the Canelo fight | Everybody is reachable


43:27 - What would Stephen Jackson go back in time & change?


45:44 - The Money or The Championship?


46:54 - Growing up & support system in Port Arthur Texas | Believing in yourself


53:06 - Danza, Kris & Stephen drop gems on genuine people


1:02:19 - Stephen asks The Danza Project about what keeps them going


1:11:23 - Stephen shares wisdom on betting on himself & responsibilities 


1:17:15 - The most rewarding thing to Stephen Jackson | Relationship with George Floyd


1:26:25 - Stephen gives advice for a kid in college to keep going & be successful


1:28:05 - NBA & George Floyd situation | Lebron | BIG3 | Ice Cube


1:39:53 - The love for Dogs & your own kids | Will Smith


1:44:30 - The complexity of having certain guests on | Charleston White


1:49:58 - Stephen speaks on Equality & Justice | Palestine & Hamas


1:52:42 - Obtaining Knowledge & Information


1:57:09 - Being Selfless vs Selfish | Making mistakes


2:03:12 - Stephen Jackson recalls visiting O-Block | Ty Munna


2:09:08 - Stephen speaks on playing Basketball against Michael Jordan


2:14:49 - Matt Barnes & Derek Fisher

2:18:01 - Protecting your own


2:22:57 - The best city Stephen Jackson has played NBA at | Raising his kids to play Basketball


2:31:00 - Kobe Bryant's impact & other celebrities passing


2:35:45 - 1-100 Where does Stephen Jackson sit in the scale of life right now?



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