Former NBA Players React To Mark Jackson's Heartfelt Instagram Post

Former NBA player (and Golden State Warriors coach) Mark Jackson made a heartfelt post to Instagram.

Feb 23, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN broadcast commentator Mark Jackson during the NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Mark Jackson is one of the most notable former NBA players.

The 59-year-old had a 17-career as a player and was briefly the head coach of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

In addition, he had a long run with ESPN as a commentator.

May 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN analyst Mark Jackson during game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

On Wednesday, Jackson made a heartfelt post to Instagram that had over 5,000 likes in eight hours.

Jackson captioned his post: "Happy Heavenly Birthday to my Mom! Love and Miss U!!! GOAT!"

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Former NBA players commented on his post.

Reggie Miller: "Miss and ❤️ ya Mom, enjoy your heavenly DAY"

Kenny Smith: "Happy Heavenly Birthday!!!!!🎂"

Allan Houston: "❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

Tim Hardaway, Sr.: "HHB 🙏🏾"

Jalen Rose: "🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾"

May 22, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; ESPN broadcasters (left to right) Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and Mike Breen before game four of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images / Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Jackson was initially the 18th pick in the 1987 NBA Draft out of St. John's.

He played for the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets.

His career averages were 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.7% from the field and 33.2% from the three-point range in 1,296 regular season games.

Via Ballislife.com on April 1, 2022: "People forget Action Jackson was Rookie Of The Year, an All-Star in his 2nd season, had the original Shimmy celebration and some surprising dunks."

HBD @MarkJackson13, one of the most exciting passers in NBA history!

People forget Action Jackson was Rookie Of The Year, an All-Star in his 2nd season, had the original Shimmy celebration and some surprising dunks.pic.twitter.com/E4gkKXX5iY

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 1, 2022

The 1989 NBA All-Star appeared in 131 playoff games and reached the 2000 Finals with the Pacers.

Following his playing career, he was the coach of the Warriors for three seasons (2011-14).

Jackson helped in the development of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

Apr 29, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) talks to Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson during the 1st quarter of game five of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images