It’s Good to Be Reggie Jackson, in the N.B.A. and in Baseball

One Reggie Jackson, of the Yankees, made his mark in the World Series. Another, of the Los Angeles Clippers, is doing so in the N.B.A. playoffs.

When insight was needed on the proverbial batting practice buzz generated by Stephen Curry’s pregame shooting routines or LeBron James’s unfamiliar pursuit of a championship in October, Reggie Jackson, the former Yankee, was a natural expert to seek out for an interview. These unpredictable N.B.A. playoffs have provided further cause to consult Mr. October, because, well, who better to ask about basketball’s Reggie Jackson having a monster postseason? Reggie Jackson, the baseball Hall of Famer, has never met Reggie Jackson, the resurgent Los Angeles Clipper, but the links between them are only getting stronger. The younger Jackson’s playoff flourish has made sure of it.