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Pierre Jackson's Long Road To The NBA

The road back for Pappy Jack.

On July 5th, 2014, Pierre Jackson tore his right achilles tendon in his first ever summer league game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Jackson went to make a cut to receive the ball from Nerlens Noel when the injury occurred, forcing him to hop around on his only good leg before falling to the ground. He was eventually carried off the Amway Center practice facility floor by two teammates, a towel covering his face to hide the tears.

Fast forward a little over a year later, and Pierre Jackson is back on the court with the Sixers, but now with a newly signed NBA contract.