Former NBA Player Luke Jackson Passes Away at 80

Hall of Famer Led the Baltimore Bullets to an NBA Championship in 1978

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October 13, 2022

Lucious "Luke" Brown Jackson, a legendary former NBA star, has passed away at the age of 80. Jackson, who was born in October 1941, played 13 seasons in the NBA and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.

Jackson was a versatile player who could both score and pass effectively. He played for several teams during his career, including the New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Baltimore Bullets. He was a key member of the Bullets team that won the NBA championship in 1978.

After retiring from the NBA, Jackson worked as a coach and scout. He was also a successful businessman. He will be remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of his generation and a true pioneer for African Americans in the sport.