AJ Neuharth-Keusch

USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Jackson hasn't played in an NBA game in over two years, but according to a video he posted to Instagram on Thursday, he plans to return for the 2016-17 season.

"I just want to let everybody know that I will be back in the NBA this year," Jackson, 38, said. "I can't say exactly what's going on right now, because you know, people try to run with stuff and everything's not locked in yet, but I will be back in the NBA this year. So to everybody that's been supporting me, praying for me, I appreciate it. The haters, I appreciate ya'll too, because ya'll motivated me to prove ya'll wrong."

He added that he got blood work done and that he's "physically and mentally healthy."

While the legitimacy behind Jackson's statements isn't clear, it must be noted that there were reports earlier this summer that he told ESPN he had been invited to Golden State Warriors training camp, which later reports refuted.

Jackson — a 14-year veteran — has career averages of 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He last played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2013-14 season, where he played just nine games and averaged 1.7 points in 11.9 minutes.

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