Mark Jackson's Brother, Troy Escalade Jackson, Dies at Age 35

Mark Jackson's Brother Troy Died in His Sleep on Saturday Night

Troy Jackson's cause of death is unknown, but his body will undergo an autopsy this week. He was in town for the NBA All-Star Weekend.

Troy Jackson was a streetball legend, and also performed with the Harlem Globetrotters, and the Ball Up streetball team. He was of course, also the younger brother to former NBA player Mark Jackson.

Shaquille O'Neal tweeted about the loss of Troy 'Escalade' Jackson:

"My heart goes out to Mark Jackson and his family who lost his brother last night, Escalade. We lost a great person love u escalade. I'm sad."

No funeral arrangements have been announced at this time.