Lucious Jackson

Lucious Brown Jackson (October 31, 1941 – October 12, 2022), also known as Luke Jackson, was an American professional basketball player. A power forward and center, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1964 to 1972. He was named an NBA All-Star in 1965, and won an NBA championship with the 76ers in 1967. Jackson also played for the U.S. national team in the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Lucious Jackson
Personal information
Born(1941-10-31)October 31, 1941
San Marcos, Texas, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 2022(2022-10-12) (aged 80)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolMorehouse (Bastrop, Louisiana)
College
NBA draft1964: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career1964–1972
PositionPower forward / center
Number54
Career history
19641972Philadelphia 76ers
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points5,170 (9.9 ppg)
Rebounds4,613 (8.8 rpg)
Assists818 (1.6 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1964 Tokyo Team competition
Pan American Games
1963 São Paulo Team competition
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