In 2000, the NBA announced that Stu Jackson would join the NBA as Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations. Jackson, the former President and General Manager of the Vancouver Grizzlies, would take over the position held by Rod Thorn. Jackson would report to NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Russ Granik and be responsible for chairing the league’s Competition and Rules Committee, overseeing officiating, and imposing discipline for misconduct by players and coaches.
Today in Sports History: May 9
INDIANAPOLIS - JUNE 13: NBA Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Stu Jackson talks with reporters during the Lakers' practice in the 2000 NBA Finals at Conseco Field House on June 13, 2000 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2000 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)