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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"I humbly submit I was the leader" - Mark Jackson says he was the alpha of the legendary Knicks and Pacers teams that pushed Jordan to the brink
Before the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers were gripped by the fierce Eastern Conference rivalry that defined the 1990s, Mark Jackson had already earned his stripes as one of New York's toughest floor generals. From the hardwood of Madison Square Garden to the high-stakes battles in Market Square Arena, he was orchestrating culture, order and confrontation. He was a team leader. A leader in all Those teams gave Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls trouble and were among the few squads that made the dynasty sweat. And for Jackson, his role wasn't just about assists or game tempo. It was about command. Advertisement "We certainly had leadership in Patrick Ewing and Reggie Miller," the 6'1'' guard said. "But I humbly submit I was the leader in form of verbally, vocally, holding guys accountable, giving instructions and things like that." The humility might be in the phrasing, but there's nothing modest about the truth he's laying down. Mark was the architect of chemistry on both squads, a man who understood the weight of the point guard position beyond stats. His leadership wasn't always spotlighted, but it was felt in the locker room, on the bench and during timeouts when the game tilted between chaos and control. "Action" entered the league in 1987 and won Rookie of the Year with the Knicks, averaging 13.6 points and 10.6 assists per game. By the time the Pacers made their deep playoff runs in the late '90s, he was the veteran glue binding egos and expectations. Advertisement In those brutal playoff series against Chicago, it wasn't just the Xs and Os but mental warfare. And few handled that terrain better than Jackson. The 1993 Knicks, for instance, pushed the Bulls to a 2-0 hole before Jordan clawed back with vengeance. And again, in 1998, Jackson's Pacers came within one game — Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals — of dethroning a Bulls team that would go on to have six titles to its name. Related: "I just got tired of hearing it and just thought it was best for me to move on" - Patrick Ewing admits he regrets leaving the Knicks out of spite Jackson's leadership In the midst of icons like Patrick Ewing, whose fierce low-post presence was New York's heartbeat, or Reggie Miller, whose sharpshooting and trash talk became a legend, Jackson's voice was the one calling out rotations, demanding defensive effort, managing emotions. His version of leadership was both steady and sharp-edged. Advertisement "So, there's different brands of leadership," the veteran guard added. He wasn't Ewing's enforcer or Miller's spotlight magnet. But in a locker room loaded with outsized personas, his leadership carved out a different lane. The kind that doesn't show up in box scores but shows up when a timeout breaks a 10-0 run, when a rookie doesn't know his rotation, or when a franchise is one loss away from implosion. "Action's" voice was persistent and piercing. With the Knicks, he played under Pat Riley, whose militaristic approach demanded structure and resilience. Jackson delivered both, often absorbing the intensity from Riley and translating it to his teammates in more digestible, day-to-day language. Later, with the Pacers under Larry Bird, the mission shifted, but the stakes remained. Indiana was trying to become the Eastern Conference's top franchise. Mark helped them believe they could. Advertisement By 1998, when the Pacers met the Bulls in what would be Chicago's final championship run of the Jordan era, the St. John's product was one of their oldest players on the floor. He averaged 8.5 assists and played all 82 games that season. That seven-game series remains one of the most dramatic of the decade — and Jackson's fingerprints were all over it. Related: Michael Jordan warned the NBA about pushing the "next MJ" narrative: "There's a danger to that, the credibility of the game can take a hit"
National Post
6 days ago
- National Post
Menendez brothers seen on old NBA card that's now collector's item
An old NBA basketball card is becoming a big hit with collectors thanks to a pair of courtside spectators featured on it. Article content Article content Erik and Lyle Menendez, the infamous brothers convicted in the grisly double murder of their parents in the 1990s, are seen on a 1990 Hoops card of one-time Raptor Mark Jackson, then of the New York Knicks. Article content According to a TMZ report, some people are sending the card to the brothers in prison so it can be autographed. eBay even removed some cards that listed them as the reason for the value of the card, citing polices against items associated with violent crimes, according to FOX News. Article content Article content Article content The Menendez brothers bought courtside seats often for the Knicks during the 1989-90 NBA season as part of their spending spree after the August 1989 murders of their parents Kitty and Jose Menendez. Article content
Toronto Sun
6 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Menendez brothers seen on old NBA card that's now collector's item
Former Raptor Mark Jackson is the player on the card. Erik and Lyle Menendez are seen on a 1990 Hoops card of one-time Raptor Mark Jackson, then of the New York Knicks. Photo by eBay / eBay An old NBA basketball card is becoming a big hit with collectors thanks to a pair of courtside spectators featured on it. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Erik and Lyle Menendez, the infamous brothers convicted in the grisly double murder of their parents in the 1990s, are seen on a 1990 Hoops card of one-time Raptor Mark Jackson, then of the New York Knicks. According to a TMZ report, some people are sending the card to the brothers in prison so it can be autographed. eBay even removed some cards that listed them as the reason for the value of the card, citing polices against items associated with violent crimes, according to FOX News. They have become relevant again thanks to documentaries about their saga and possible abuse by their father. They were convicted in 1996. The Menendez brothers bought courtside seats often for the Knicks during the 1989-90 NBA season as part of their spending spree after the August 1989 murders of their parents Kitty and Jose Menendez. In their 1995 trial, jewelry sales representative Mary Ellen Mahar testified that the brothers had come to her store just four days after the killings and spent about $15,000 on three Rolex watches. Lyle rented upscale properties and lived in expensive hotels like the Beverly Hills Hotel, according to FOX. They are now eligible for parole after their recent resentencing. They will appear before the parole board via video on June 13, 2025. Relationships Columnists Football Canada Celebrity
Fox News
25-05-2025
- Fox News
Trading card featuring Menendez brothers after parents' murder becomes collector's item
A 1990 trading card of Erik and Lyle Menendez skyrocketed in value following the infamous brothers' 1996 conviction in their parents' Beverly Hills, California, double murder. The trading card featuring New York Knicks guard Mark Jackson, obtained by Fox News Digital, gained notoriety after eagle-eyed collectors noticed that the Menendez brothers were sitting in a pair of floor seats at the game. The discovery of their presence on the card sparked significant interest among collectors and true crime aficionados. Previously valued at mere cents, the card's price surged, with some listings reaching hundreds of dollars. However, eBay eventually removed listings that explicitly referenced the Menendez brothers, citing policies against items associated with violent crimes. According to a TMZ report, some collectors are sending the card to the brothers in prison so it can be autographed. Along with purchasing courtside seats for a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden during the 1989–1990 NBA season, the brothers lavishly spent their parents' fortune following the August 1989 murders of Kitty and José Menendez. In the months following the brutal murder of their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez began living an extravagant lifestyle that starkly contrasted with their earlier claims of grief and trauma. While the defense would later frame the spending as part of a psychological escape from years of alleged abuse, prosecutors alleged that the brothers' crimes had been due to their efforts to gain access to the family's fortune. Lyle, the older brother, indulged in high-end purchases, including designer clothing and a Porsche. He also invested heavily in a Princeton, New Jersey, restaurant called Chuck's Spring Street Café. In their 1995 trial, jewelry sales representative Mary Ellen Mahar testified that the brothers had come to her store just four days after the killings and spent about $15,000 on three Rolex watches. Lyle rented upscale properties and lived in expensive hotels like the Beverly Hills Hotel. Erik, too, spent the family's money freely on luxury clothing, high-end accommodations and international trips. He also tried to become a professional tennis player following the 1989 slayings. He hired a private coach, took lessons and traveled internationally to train and compete. On March 8, 1990, when Lyle was arrested in connection with their parents' murders, Erik was competing in a tennis tournament in Israel. He later turned himself in. Both brothers admitted to killing their parents in a gruesome 1989 shotgun massacre inside their Beverly Hills home. Since their resentencing last week, the brothers are now eligible for parole. The brothers are set to appear before the parole board via video on June 13, 2025, at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility. The board will either recommend or veto the brothers' release. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has the final say over whether they should go free.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Apple's thought-detection tech could change life for people with disabilities
The Brooklyn, New York-based bioelectronics startup Synchron has been working with Apple to add thought-control features to Apple's systems, The Wall Street Journal reports. — Reuters You might think of Apple as the iPhone company, or the Mac company, or even the iPod company if you're old-school. But among the many identities the California-based tech giant has sported over the years, one important one has persisted, and is actually at the core of a lot of other Apple technology: accessibility. After all, remember when Apple shook up the entire hearing aid industry by making its AirPod headphones into high-power, cheap audio aids? Now Apple is working toward incorporating even more disability-friendly innovations into its flagship iPhone product by reportedly embracing a truly sci-fi-esque technology – implanted brain electrodes that will let disabled users control what happens on their device by thought alone. Apple is pushing to develop a new standard for this amazing, empowering tech. The Brooklyn, New York-based bioelectronics startup Synchron has been working with Apple to add thought-control features to Apple's systems, The Wall Street Journal reports. Apple has helped introduce the venerable mouse, computer trackpads, and finally, with iPhones, full multitouch control interfaces to the public over the years. Now the new system – if it wins approval and comes to market – won't actually need to see a user make specific movements, use voice commands, or physically interact with the device. Instead, the system works out what a user's intentions are via decoded brain signals. These are detected by electrodes inserted via a patient's artery and then threaded up into the skull so they sit right next to key parts of the brain – specifically the motor cortex. This means they're useful for people with disabilities that limit their movement. The WSJ reported on how one particular patient, Mark Jackson, an early tester of Synchron's Stentrode implant, was able to control his iPhone, his iPad, and even his augmented reality Vision Pro headset because of a connection between the implant and Apple's systems. Jackson, who has ALS, noted that these are early days for the tech, so it's much slower right now than using an interface like a mouse, but it's reportedly successful enough that he could control a virtual reality experience that let him feel like he was on a mountain in the Swiss Alps. The key part of Apple's involvement is that until now some brain-implant innovations have tried to directly mimic a user moving and clicking a mouse – just like how a person without a disability would control their device. Essentially that approach represents a limited set of options, such as up, down, left, right, and click. But Apple's reportedly working on a new standard for brain-computer interfaces, set to be released this year, will allow people to do much more than this limited type of interaction allows. The standard will be useable by other developers. Synchron's interface is different from rival systems like Elon Musk's Neuralink, the Journal explained. Synchron's system isn't implanted directly into the brain tissue, and has just 16 electrodes; the amount of brain data it gathers is low. The Neuralink system relies on thin strings of sensors embedded deeply into a users' brain, and has over a thousand electrodes, thus gathering much more data. Musk has touted the system as being transformative for people with paralysis or other disabilities – and it was so successful with its first patient that that person was able to play computer games using his mind alone to control his PC. But Musk has also said one day Neuralink systems could give everyone 'superpowers' like being able to control robot limbs using thought power. Apple's partnership with Synchron is another step toward giving people with paralysis or other limb impairments control over their environment. The Journal explains that investment bank Morgan Stanley believes the first commercial approval for these devices (so they can be used outside of strictly-controlled medical experiments) could come as soon as 2030. By 2030 we may expect companies like Neuralink and Synchron will make even more progress in developing their brain-sensor technology. So if all goes to plan, and Apple and other device makers embrace the new brain interface standard, in just five years time people suffering with movement-limiting disabilities or injuries will be able to demonstrate sophisticated control over their digital devices using thought alone. This tech could have the power to dramatically change people's lives. – Inc./Tribune News Service
