Stephen Jackson has had a decently successful playing career in the NBA. The former 3-and-D specialist was one of the toughest players in the league for 15 seasons. Jackson has continued that tough mentality even after retiring in 2015. The mentality was put to the test on a day that was supposed to be one of the best days of his life. The fallout was bad for him. Yet, he prevailed.
Stephen Jackson was speaking on the talk show Relationships Matter. Jackson said he was getting ready to marry the woman of his life. Jackson and his then-fiance Imani Showalter had mutually agreed to sign a prenup before their marriage. On the day of the marriage, while they were preparing to go down to the altar, he was informed by his nanny that Showalter had not signed the prenup yet.
Jackson confronted her. Even though she did agree to sign at that moment while crying, Jackson felt it was not the right intent. He called off the marriage.
Jackson knew that if a prenup is signed in an emotional state, it can be thrown out by a judge. So, his presence of mind brought out the toughness in him to call off the wedding. After all, as per Jackson, he spent $400,000 for the wedding. To throw all that money away was not easy. More so. he was letting go of the love of his life.
Jackson, although, could not let go of his relationship with Showalter completely. He has two children with her. This has resulted in them co-parenting. Jackson has consistently been giving child support to Showalter.
Stephen Jackson wanted his millions safe
Having played in the NBA for almost 15 seasons, Jackson has earned a handsome sum. He has earned an estimated $68 million during his playing career. Now to many, that is a lot of money. The former champion has played a chunk of his career for the Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, and Indiana Pacers.
Now, anyone who has worked hard from their teens and gone on to enjoy the fruits of their labor would like to safeguard it. Jackson did not want his hard-earned money to be at stake, just for the sake of love. He knew he did not want to give a major portion of that money away just because of a marriage.
Stephen Jackson proved that mental toughness is a necessity for anyone. And with this bizarre situation, he proved that one has to call upon that toughness during their most trying times.
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