Jamie Watson (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1972 Elm City, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Ralph L. Fike (Wilson, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | South Carolina (1990–1994) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Pro career | 1994–2006 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1997 | Utah Jazz |
| 1997 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1997 | Fontanafreda Siena |
| 1999 | Miami Heat |
| 2000–2001 | Antranik |
| 2001–2002 | Benfica |
| 2002–2003 | Omonia |
| 2003–2004 | Arrieros de Medellin |
| 2004–2005 | Liceo Mixto Los Andes |
| 2005–2006 | Al-Riyadh SC |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jamie Lovell Watson, born on February 23, 1972, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played in the famous National Basketball Association (NBA) and also in other basketball leagues around the world.
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Jamie Watson's Basketball Journey
Jamie Watson was a tall basketball player, standing 6 feet 7 inches (about 201 cm) and weighing 190 pounds (about 86 kg). He played as a small forward.
Starting His Pro Career
In the 1994 NBA draft, the Utah Jazz picked him as the 47th player overall. This was in the second round of the draft. From 1994 to 1997, he played for the Jazz. He also played a short time for the Dallas Mavericks. Later, in 1999, he played three games for the Miami Heat.
Showing Off His Skills: The Slam Dunk Contest
A cool moment in his career was in 1995. Jamie Watson took part in the exciting NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He showed off his amazing dunking skills and finished in third place!
External Links
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- Jamie Watson headshot
See also
In Spanish: Jamie Watson para niños
