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 was born on September 2, 1974. He is an American former professional basketball player. After his playing days, he also became a coach.
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Jason Lawson's Basketball Journey
Jason Lawson was a tall and strong player, standing 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters) and weighing 240 pounds (109 kg). He played as a power forward and center.
College Star at Villanova
Before becoming a professional, Jason played college basketball at Villanova University. He was a standout player there from 1993 to 1997. In 1994, he was named to the Big East All-Freshman team, showing he was a top new player. By 1997, he earned the title of Big East Defensive Player of the Year, which means he was one of the best at stopping opponents from scoring.
Playing in the NBA
In 1997, Jason was chosen by the Denver Nuggets in the 1997 NBA draft. He was the 41st player picked overall in the second round. He then played for the Orlando Magic during the 1997–98 NBA season.
During his time in the NBA, he played in 17 games. He averaged about 4.7 minutes per game. He was very 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 recognized for his defense and was selected to the CBA All-Defensive Team.
He also played basketball in other countries. He played for teams like Caja San Fernando in Spain, Pau-Orthez in France, Panionios in Greece, and Entente Orléanaise in France. Later in his career, he played for the Halcones Rojos Veracruz in Mexico and Al-Wehdat SC.
Life After Playing: Coaching
After his professional playing career ended in 2008, Jason Lawson continued to be involved in basketball. He now coaches young players in the Philadelphia area. He works with a private coaching service called CoachUp.
See also
In Spanish: Jason Lawson para niños
