In the summer of 2001, the Nets seemed to blessed. They had just traded for Jason Kidd and picked up four players in the draft. Kenyon Martin, Kerry Kittles and Keith Van Horn were healthy and they had discovered a young talent in Stephen Jackson. The Nets, however, dumped Jackson and gave his role and uniform number to Richard Jefferson. Why give up on him? The irrepressible Stevie says it goes back to Stephon...Marbury. Let him explain.
- Pacers' ex-Net has one regret - David Waldstein - Star-Ledger
- Jackson has grudge vs. Nets - Barbara Barker - New York Newsday
- Jax: Nets Axed Me Because of Marbury - Marc Berman - New York Post
- Pacer guilty by association - Steve Adamek - The Record