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Antawn Jamison

Jamison in 2019
Washington Wizards
Director of pro personnel
Personal information
Born	(1976-06-12) June 12, 1976 (age 49) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
High school	Providence (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
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
Career highlights and awards
2× NBA All-Star (2005, 2008) NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2004) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1999) National college player of the year (1998) Consensus first-team All-American (1998) Consensus second-team All-American (1997) ACC Player of the Year (1998) 3× First-team All-ACC (1996–1998) ACC tournament MVP (1998) ACC All-Freshman Team (1996) No. 33 retired by North Carolina Tar Heels McDonald's All-American (1995) North Carolina Mr. Basketball (1995)
Career NBA statistics
Points	20,042 (18.5 ppg)
Rebounds	8,157 (7.5 rpg)
Assists	1,761 (1.6 apg)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States World Championships Bronze 2006 Japan Team

Antawn Cortez Jamison (born June 12, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After retiring, he became 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.

During his career, Jamison was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team. He was also a two-time All-Star and won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2004. He played for the U.S. national team in 2006. After his playing career, he worked as a TV analyst and a scout. In 2019, he joined the Washington Wizards.

Early Life and High School Basketball

Jamison was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. His parents named him "Antwan," but the hospital misspelled it as "Antawn" on his birth certificate. The name is still pronounced "Antoine."

He played basketball and football (as a quarterback) in middle school. Jamison then played high school basketball at Providence High School in Charlotte. In his senior 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 three seasons of college basketball for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He averaged 19.0 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. In his junior year (1997–98), he won the Naismith and Wooden Awards. These awards recognize the best men's college basketball player.

After his junior year, Jamison decided to enter the NBA draft in 1998. He later returned to college and earned a degree in Afro-American and African studies in 1999. On March 1, 2000, his jersey number 33 was retired by the North Carolina Tar Heels. This is a special honor for great players.

Professional NBA Career

Golden State Warriors (1998–2003)

The Toronto Raptors drafted Jamison as the fourth pick in the 1998 NBA draft. They immediately traded him to the Golden State Warriors for his good friend and former college teammate, Vince Carter. Jamison played his first five NBA seasons with the Warriors.

He scored a career-high 51 points twice in a row against different teams. In the 2000–01 season, his third year, he averaged a career-best 24.9 points per game. After this great season, Jamison signed a large contract extension with the Warriors.

Dallas Mavericks (2003–2004)

In 2003, Jamison was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in a big deal involving nine players. With Dallas, he had his first winning season in 2003–04. The Mavericks finished with a 52–30 record and made the playoffs. This was Jamison's first time playing in the post-season.

Jamison was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year for his strong performance coming off the bench. However, the Mavericks lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Sacramento Kings.

Washington Wizards (2004–2010)

Antawn Jamison with the Wizards in 2007.

After one season, Jamison was traded again, this time to the Washington Wizards. This trade brought him back together 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 advanced to the second round. In 2006, Jamison played for the U.S. national team and won a bronze medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship.

During 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)

Jamison with the Cavaliers in 2010.

On February 17, 2010, Jamison was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a large trade involving three teams and six players. In his first game with the Cavaliers, he struggled, 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 series, Jamison's teammate LeBron James left the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers had a tough 2010–11 NBA season, setting an NBA record with a 26-game losing streak. Jamison considered retiring around this time. He broke his left pinky finger in February 2011 and missed the rest of the season.

Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2013)

Jamison playing for the Lakers, 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 Lakers player since Shaquille O'Neal in 1998 to have such a game as a reserve player.

At first, he didn't play much due to inconsistent shooting and defense. However, he later became a regular player for the Lakers when teammate Pau Gasol was injured. His relationship with the coach also improved.

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. He was then released by the Hawks the next day.

Retirement and Legacy

Jamison retired from the NBA in 2014. He is one of only a few players to score 20,000 or more career points without being elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Life After Playing Basketball

In October 2014, Jamison became a TV analyst for the Los Angeles Lakers. On October 3, 2017, he was hired by the Lakers in a scouting role. In August 2019, he joined the Washington Wizards as their director of pro personnel.

Giving Back to the Community

Jamison is also known for his charity work. In 2003, he started the Antawn C. Jamison Scholarship at his old high school. He also launched a campaign called "A Better Tomorrow." He hopes this project will help people who are less fortunate. He believes it's important for athletes to help their communities and make a positive difference.

Career Statistics

College Stats

Regular Season Stats

Playoff Stats

Career Highs

• Points: 51 (2 times)
• Rebounds: 23 vs. New York 01/30/10
• Assists: 7 (7 times)
• Steals: 6 (5 times)
• Blocks: 5 vs. Miami 12/15/06

See also

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