[5] Jackson arrived at Boston College and joined a team that was already armed with stars such as Tyrese Rice and Rakim Sanders.

In his second season, Jackson stepped into a starting role following the departure of Rice, but the Eagles were unable to make it back to the NCAA Tournament.

[6] He subsequently earned first-team All-ACC honors alongside Nolan Smith, Jordan Williams, Malcolm Delaney and Kyle Singler.

Jackson saw limited action in his first season with the Thunder, averaging just 11.1 minutes over 45 games playing behind Russell Westbrook and Eric Maynor.

[11] On April 26, 2014, he recorded a career-high 32 points along with 9 rebounds against the Memphis Grizzlies in game 4 of the 2014 first-round playoff series, which the Thunder won 92–89.

Jackson had 5 points in the final minute of regulation to force overtime, but heaved a shot from full court, still with 4 seconds left.

He was praised for his performance as the Thunder's star players Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook had off shooting nights.

[13] On February 19, 2015, Jackson was traded to the Detroit Pistons as part of a three-team deal that also involved the Utah Jazz.

[25] On April 8, 2016, he had 39 points and nine assists to help the Pistons defeat the Washington Wizards and clinch a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2009.

On October 10, 2016, Jackson received platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to treat left knee tendinosis and an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain of his right thumb.

[29] On December 26, 2017, in a game against the Indiana Pacers, Jackson suffered a grade 3 right ankle sprain and was subsequently ruled out for six to eight weeks.

[37] On June 18, 2021, Jackson in the starting lineup with Paul George, Patrick Beverley and Terance Mann led the Clippers to their first Western Conference Finals appearance.

[40] On February 26, 2022, Jackson scored 25 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, along with making a game-winning layup with 4.1 seconds remaining, in a 111–110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

[41] On November 29, 2022, Jackson scored 24 points, recorded 12 assists, and grabbed 7 rebounds during a 118–112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

[42] On February 9, 2023, Jackson and a future second-round pick were traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Mason Plumlee.

[46] On November 27, 2023, Jackson scored a season-high 35 points on 79% shooting, along with 13 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals, leading a depleted Denver squad to a 113–104 road victory over his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers.

[52] Jackson earned the nicknames 'Big Government' from fans during his Clippers tenure due to his ability to "bail them out" with clutch performances in important games; and 'Mr.

June', in reference to the Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player, Reggie Jackson, who earned the nickname of 'Mr.