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    RichardJefferson

    • Forward
    • Birthdate
      6/21/1980
    • College
      Arizona
    • Draft Info
      2001: Rd 1, Pk 13 (HOU)
    • Birthplace
      Los Angeles, CA

    Stats

    • PTS
      12.6
      REB
      4.0
      AST
      2.0
      FG%
      46.4
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    Biography

    Position Forward
    Birthdate6/21/1980
    CollegeArizona
    Draft Info2001: Rd 1, Pk 13 (HOU)
    BirthplaceLos Angeles, CA

    Career History

    Denver Nuggets
    Denver Nuggets2017-2018 (1 Season)
    Cleveland Cavaliers
    Cleveland Cavaliers2015-2017 (2 Seasons)
    Dallas Mavericks
    Dallas Mavericks2014-2015 (1 Season)
    Utah Jazz
    Utah Jazz2013-2014 (1 Season)
    Golden State Warriors
    Golden State Warriors2011*-2013 (2 Seasons)
    San Antonio Spurs
    San Antonio Spurs2009-2011* (3 Seasons)
    Milwaukee Bucks
    Milwaukee Bucks2008-2009 (1 Season)
    New Jersey Nets
    New Jersey Nets2001-2008 (7 Seasons)

    Career Highlights

    NBA
    All-Rookie 2nd Team
    All-Rookie 2nd Team
    2002

    Latest Videos

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