Jackson says Cardinal's hit on Duncan was dirty
It didn't take long for new Spur Stephen Jackson to show his fiery side and add to the San Antonio 
Spurs-Dallas Mavericks rivalry.
During the Spurs-Mavericks game this past Friday, Cardinal accidentally hit Duncan across the face during a Spurs' possession. After the game, Jackson didn't think the hit was an accident and let Cardinal know exactly how he felt about the hit with a shot of his own.
"To me, it was a dirty play," Jackson said. "When you can't play no more, I guess all you can do is go out and try to hurt people."
Ouch but way to go Jackson. However, Cardinal made sure Jackson's comment didn't go unanswered.
"The thing I take from that is that he thinks I once could play," he said. "I'll take that."
This is exactly what I like about Jackson back with the Spurs. The edge, toughness, and willing to protect his teammates on and off the court.
Though the Cardinal hit on Duncan was an accident, if some other player takes a shot on any Spur, Jackson will be there to make sure he has his teammates back.
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What a teammate! Jackson can both talk and play. It's an upgrade indeed. Last night Green becam an almost a goat. He muff 2 gift shots. More practice Mr Green. Go Spurs!
Jackson is such an upgrade from Jefferson from a teammate standpoint, a defensive standpoint, and even an offensive standpoint. I am a HUGE fan of Jackson. Also, why not get rid of Bonner and have Dawson as a backup big off the bench and keep Dentmon as well for a backup PG?
@spurs123 I feel like Bonner is actually a very underrated defender and rebounder, and he opens up space in our offense.
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jackson is the ultimate teammate! i have to say though, cardinals response was pretty funny.
@JohnAbney yeah, "i once was good, but I suck now...". Kinda proves Jackson's point, he can't make a play so he's gotta make a dirty play.
