Antawn Jamison facts for kids
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Jamison in 2019
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| Washington Wizards | ||||||||||||||
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| Director of pro personnel | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | June 12, 1976 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| High school | Providence (Charlotte, North Carolina) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | North Carolina (1995–1998) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Toronto Raptors | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1998–2014 | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 1998–2003 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2010 | Washington Wizards | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Cleveland Cavaliers | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Los Angeles Lakers | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||
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| Career NBA statistics | ||||||||||||||
| Points | 20,042 (18.5 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 8,157 (7.5 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 1,761 (1.6 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Antawn Cortez Jamison is an American former professional basketball player. He played for 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently the director of pro personnel for the Washington Wizards.
Jamison played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He was named the best college player in the country in 1998. The Toronto Raptors picked him fourth overall in the 1998 NBA draft. He was then traded to the Golden State Warriors for his college teammate, Vince Carter.
With the Warriors, Jamison was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team. He became an All-Star twice and won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2004. He also played for the U.S. national team in 2006, winning a bronze medal. After retiring from the NBA, he worked as a TV analyst and a scout. In 2019, he joined the Washington Wizards as their director of pro personnel.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Antawn Jamison was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. His parents wanted to name him "Antwan," but the hospital made a mistake on his birth certificate. They spelled it "Antawn," but people still say it like "Antoine."
When he was younger, Jamison played both basketball and football. He was a quarterback at Quail Hollow Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Later, he played high school basketball at Providence High School in Charlotte. In his final year, he was named a McDonald's All-American. He averaged 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game.
College Basketball Career
Jamison played college basketball for three seasons. He played for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On average, he scored 19.0 points and grabbed 9.9 rebounds per game.
In his third year, he won two major awards: the Naismith and Wooden Awards. These awards are given to the best men's college basketball player. After this amazing season, Jamison decided to enter the NBA draft in 1998. He later returned to college and finished his degree in Afro-American and African studies in 1999.
On March 1, 2000, the University of North Carolina honored Jamison. They retired his jersey number, 33, at the Dean E. Smith Center. This is a big honor, and he was only the seventh Tar Heel player to receive it.
Professional Career
Golden State Warriors (1998–2003)
The Toronto Raptors picked Antawn Jamison as the fourth player in the 1998 NBA draft. However, they immediately traded him to the Golden State Warriors. This trade brought him together with his good friend and former college teammate, Vince Carter.
Jamison played his first five NBA seasons with the Warriors. He once scored a career-high 51 points in two games in a row. In the 2000–01 season, his third year, he averaged 24.9 points per game. This was his highest scoring average in a season.
Dallas Mavericks (2003–2004)
In 2003, Jamison was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. This was a big trade involving nine players. With Dallas, Jamison had his first winning season in 2003–04. The Mavericks won 52 games and made it to the playoffs. This was also the first time Jamison played in the post-season.
For his great performance, Jamison was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year. This award goes to the best player who usually comes off the bench. The Mavericks lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Sacramento Kings.
Washington Wizards (2004–2010)
After one season, Jamison was traded again, this time to the Washington Wizards. This trade brought him back with former Golden State teammates Gilbert Arenas and Larry Hughes.
In the 2004–05 season, Jamison was chosen for the NBA All-Star team for the first time. The Wizards had a great season, winning 45 games. They made the playoffs and reached the second round.
In 2006, Jamison played for the U.S. national team. They competed in the 2006 FIBA World Championship and won a bronze medal. During the 2007 playoffs, Jamison played very well against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 32 points and 10 rebounds per game in that series.
In the 2007–08 season, Jamison was named to his second NBA Eastern All-Star team. In June 2008, he signed a new four-year contract with the Wizards.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2010–2012)
On February 17, 2010, Jamison was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was a big trade involving three teams and six players. In his first game with the Cavaliers, he struggled, scoring only two points. But in his second game, he scored 19 points.
The Cavaliers made the NBA playoffs with the best record in the league. They beat the Chicago Bulls but then lost to the Boston Celtics. After the season, Jamison's teammate LeBron James left the Cavaliers.
The 2010–11 NBA season was tough for the Cavaliers. They set an NBA record with a 26-game losing streak. Jamison considered retiring after this season. In February 2011, he broke his left pinky finger and missed the rest of the season.
Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2013)
On July 25, 2012, Jamison signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. On November 30, he scored a season-high 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. He was the first Laker since Shaquille O'Neal in 1998 to do this as a reserve player.
At first, coach Mike D'Antoni didn't play him much. This was partly because Jamison's shooting was not consistent. However, their relationship improved, and Jamison became a regular player again. This happened especially after teammate Pau Gasol got injured.
Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2014)
On August 28, 2013, Jamison signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. On December 11, 2013, he scored a 3-pointer that pushed his career points past 20,000. He became only the 39th player in NBA history to reach this milestone.
On February 20, 2014, Jamison was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. However, the Hawks waived him (released him from his contract) the very next day.
Retirement and Legacy
Antawn Jamison retired from the NBA in 2014. He is one of only two players in NBA history to score 20,000 or more career points without being elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. This shows how impressive his scoring career was.
Life After Playing Basketball
In October 2014, after retiring from playing, Jamison became a broadcaster. He worked for Time Warner Cable SportsNet as a TV analyst for the Los Angeles Lakers.
On October 3, 2017, the Los Angeles Lakers hired Jamison in a scouting role. In August 2019, he joined the Washington Wizards. He now works as their director of pro personnel.
Giving Back to the Community
Antawn Jamison cares about helping others. In 2003, he started the Antawn C. Jamison Scholarship at his old high school. He also launched a program called "A Better Tomorrow." He hopes this program will help people who are less fortunate.
Jamison believes that professional athletes should help their communities. He enjoys making people smile and giving back, especially during the holidays.
Career Highs
- Points: 51 (achieved two times)
- Rebounds: 23 vs. New York (January 30, 2010)
- Assists: 7 (achieved seven times)
- Steals: 6 (achieved five times)
- Blocks: 5 vs. Miami (December 15, 2006)
See also
In Spanish: Antawn Jamison para niños
