Jason Caffey facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 1973 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| High school | Davidson (Mobile, Alabama) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Alabama (1991–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 1995–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1998 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1998–2000 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2000–2003 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,368 (7.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,022 (4.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 420 (0.9 apg) |
Jason Andre Caffey (born June 12, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player. He is famous for winning two championships with the Chicago Bulls in the late 1990s. After his playing career, he became a coach for a basketball team called the Mobile Bay Hurricanes.
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Basketball Career
Early Life and College
Jason Caffey was born in Mobile, Alabama. He played basketball at Davidson High School. There, he was recognized as a top player in his state. He was even named the state's Player of the Year by Gatorade.
After high school, Jason played college basketball for four years. He attended the University of Alabama. He played for the Alabama Crimson Tide team.
Joining the NBA
In 1995, Jason Caffey was chosen to play in the NBA. The Chicago Bulls picked him as the 20th player in the 1995 NBA draft. He played as a power forward, a position for players who are strong and good at scoring and rebounding.
Winning Championships with the Bulls
Jason Caffey was part of the amazing Chicago Bulls team in the 1990s. He helped the Bulls win two NBA championships. These wins happened in the 1996 and 1997 seasons. During the 1996–97 season, he scored about 7.3 points per game. He even started in five playoff games that year. This shows he was an important part of the team's success.
Moving to Other Teams
Before he could win a third championship with the Bulls, Jason was traded. In February 1998, he joined the Golden State Warriors. He played well for the Warriors. During the 1999–2000 season, he had his best career numbers. He averaged 12.0 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
In June 2000, Jason Caffey moved to the Milwaukee Bucks. He played three more seasons with the Bucks. His professional basketball career ended after his time with this team.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Jason Caffey became a coach. On June 18, 2010, he was named the head coach. He coached the Mobile Bay Hurricanes, a team in the American Basketball Association.
Career Statistics
These tables show Jason Caffey's performance in the NBA.
Regular Season
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–96† | Chicago | 57 | 0 | 9.6 | .438 | .000 | .588 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.2 |
| 1996–97† | Chicago | 75 | 19 | 18.7 | .532 | .000 | .659 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 7.3 |
| 1997–98 | Chicago | 51 | 8 | 13.9 | .503 | .000 | .660 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 5.3 |
| 1997–98 | Golden State | 29 | 6 | 24.6 | .472 | .000 | .649 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 10.9 |
| 1998–99 | Golden State | 35 | 32 | 25.0 | .444 | .000 | .633 | 5.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 8.8 |
| 1999–00 | Golden State | 71 | 56 | 30.4 | .479 | .000 | .597 | 6.8 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 12.0 |
| 2000–01 | Milwaukee | 70 | 33 | 20.9 | .488 | .000 | .673 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 7.1 |
| 2001–02 | Milwaukee | 23 | 0 | 12.3 | .500 | .000 | .628 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.3 |
| 2002–03 | Milwaukee | 51 | 16 | 17.5 | .456 | .000 | .651 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 5.8 |
| Career | 462 | 170 | 19.6 | .481 | .000 | .637 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 7.3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997† | Chicago | 17 | 5 | 9.8 | .455 | .000 | .786 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| 2001 | Milwaukee | 18 | 0 | 16.5 | .381 | .000 | .645 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.8 |
| Career | 35 | 5 | 13.3 | .406 | .000 | .689 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 3.1 | |
Political Career
In July 2021, Jason Caffey decided to get involved in local government. He announced he would run for a seat on the city council in Mobile, Alabama. A city council is a group of people who make decisions for a city.
Personal Life
Jason Caffey has a cousin who is also a professional athlete. His cousin is Tiana Caffey, who is known as Jaida Parker in professional wrestling. She performs in NXT.
See also
In Spanish: Jason Caffey para niños
