Al Jefferson

Al Ricardo Jefferson (born January 4, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a high school All-American for Prentiss High School in Mississippi before skipping college to enter the 2004 NBA draft, where he was drafted 15th overall by the Boston Celtics. He played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers, earning third-team All-NBA honors in 2014 with the Hornets.

Al Jefferson
Jefferson with the Hornets in 2014
Personal information
Born (1985-01-04) January 4, 1985
Monticello, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight289 lb (131 kg)
Career information
High schoolPrentiss (Prentiss, Mississippi)
NBA draft2004: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career2004–2018
PositionPower forward / center
Number8, 7, 25
Career history
2004–2007Boston Celtics
2007–2010Minnesota Timberwolves
2010–2013Utah Jazz
2013–2016Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets
2016–2018Indiana Pacers
2018Xinjiang Flying Tigers
Career highlights and awards
  • All-NBA Third Team (2014)
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2005)
  • McDonald's All-American (2004)
  • First-team Parade All-American (2004)
  • Mississippi Mr. Basketball (2004)
Career NBA statistics
Points14,343 (15.7 ppg)
Rebounds7,690 (8.4 rpg)
Blocks1,093 (1.2 bpg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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