Jefferson will always be that excellent player on the verge of stardom. At Arizona, he helped lead the Wildcats to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances in his three seasons there and was one piece of a talented cast of players. However, his talent, ability, and pure athleticism is difficult to ignore and you can be sure that the opposition isn't making the mistake of keeping Jefferson off the radar in their defensive plans.
Name: Richard Allen Jefferson
Born: June 21, 1980 in Los Angeles, CA
Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Jersey Number: 24
Position: Small Forward
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 225
Nicknames: RJ
High School: Moon Valley in Phoenix, AZ
College: University of Arizona
Drafted: 2001; 1st round, 13th pick by the Houston Rockets; Traded with Jason Collins and Brandon Armstrong to the Nets for the rights to Eddie Griffin.
Teams Played For In Career:
- New Jersey Nets (2001-2008)
- Milwaukee Bucks (2008-Present)
MAJOR AWARDS AND HONORS:
NBA All-Rookie Team
- 2001-02 All-Rookie Second Team
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