An Army brat born in Italy and raised across three United States time zones, when Reggie Jackson talks about finding an NBA home it probably means a little more to him than the next guy. So he’s talking and acting very much like a responsible homeowner.
You never know how long a relationship will last in the transitory NBA world, but if it doesn’t launch with the right intentions it’s destined to end badly. The Reggie Jackson-Pistons relationship is starting out from a very good place.
“I’m happy to get the deal done and have a home for the next five years of my life,” Jackson said Monday when his new Pistons contract became official.