Jason Lawson facts for kids
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| Born | September 2, 1974 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| High school | Olney (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Villanova (1993–1997) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1997–2008 | |||||||||||||
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| 1997–1998 | Orlando Magic | |||||||||||||
| 1998–2000 | Grand Rapids Hoops | |||||||||||||
| 2000 | Caja San Fernando | |||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | Pau-Orthez | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Grand Rapids Hoops | |||||||||||||
| 2002 | Panionios | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Entente Orléanaise | |||||||||||||
| 2003 | Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs | |||||||||||||
| 2004 | Columbus Riverdragons | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2008 | Halcones Rojos Veracruz | |||||||||||||
| 2008 | Al-Wehdat | |||||||||||||
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Jason Love Lawson (born on September 2, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player. He also worked as a coach.
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Jason Lawson's Basketball Journey
Jason Lawson is a tall player, standing 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm) and weighing 240 pounds (109 kg). He played as a forward and center. He went to college at Villanova University, where he played basketball for four years.
Starting in the NBA
In 1997, Jason was chosen by the Denver Nuggets in the 1997 NBA draft. He was the 41st player picked overall. After the draft, he joined the Orlando Magic for the 1997–98 NBA season.
During his time in the NBA, he played in 17 games. He averaged about 4.7 minutes per game. Jason was good at shooting, making 60% of his shots. He also made 80% of his free throws. On average, he got 1.6 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game. He scored 1.5 points per game.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Jason played for many different teams. He played for the Grand Rapids Hoops in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In 2000, he was named to the CBA All-Defensive Team. This means he was one of the best defensive players in the league.
He also played basketball in other countries. He played for teams in Spain, France, Greece, Mexico, and Jordan. His career as a player lasted until 2008.
Life as a Coach
After his playing career, Jason Lawson became a coach. He now coaches basketball in the Philadelphia area. He works with a private coaching service called CoachUp.
See also
In Spanish: Jason Lawson para niños
