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Monday, February 21, 2011

RIP Troy "Escalade" Jackson



From FOX News:
Troy "Escalade" Jackson, the larger-than-life streetball legend and younger brother of former NBA player Mark Jackson, died in his sleep early Sunday morning, according to the New York Post.


The 6-foot-10, 400-pound Jackson, 35, was in Los Angeles for NBA All-Star Weekend. The cause of death is unknown pending an autopsy. (Read More)

I couldn't believe it when I heard Kenny Smith say it last night. I had to pull out my AND1 Mixtape shirt and wear it today (yes I still have mine from 2003). I spent a few summers watching this guy on ESPN and whenever the tour would come to Philly. This was just sad news. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.