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1 / 21With the Pacers announcing the signing of center Al Jefferson, take a look back at Jefferson's 12-year NBA career. Since being drafted by the Boston Celtics, Jefferson has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz and the Charlotte Hornets. For his career, the 6-foot-10 Jefferson has posted averages of 16.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

thumbnail-image: With the Pacers announcing the signing of center Al Jefferson, take a look back at Jefferson's 12-year NBA career. Since being drafted by the Boston Celtics, Jefferson has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz and the Charlotte Hornets. For his career, the 6-foot-10 Jefferson has posted averages of 16.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

thumbnail-image: As a standout player in high school, Jefferson was averaging 43 points a game and landing on the radar of not only collegiate coaches, but also NBA scouts. Opting out of a previous commitment to Arkansas, Jefferson decided to head for the NBA upon graduating. The Monticello, Mississippi native was drafted with the 15th overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the 2004 draft.

thumbnail-image: Jefferson played for the Boston Celtics from 2004 until 2007. In those three seasons, the then-power forward averaged 22.3 minutes, 10.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

thumbnail-image: Jefferson played for the Boston Celtics from 2004 until 2007. In those three seasons, the then-power forward averaged 22.3 minutes, 10.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

thumbnail-image: Jefferson battled with an injury during the 2005-06 season as well as the 2006-07 season, but was able to come back and impact the team. His best performance with the Celtics came in his final season against New Jersey where he scored a season-high of 32 points and had 18 rebounds.

thumbnail-image: Jefferson battled with an injury during the 2005-06 season as well as the 2006-07 season, but was able to come back and impact the team. His best performance with the Celtics came in his final season against New Jersey where he scored a season-high of 32 points and had 18 rebounds.

thumbnail-image: Upon being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2007-08 season, Jefferson became the team’s leading scorer. He averaged 21 points per game while shooting 50% from the field and averaged 11.1 rebounds per game.

thumbnail-image: Upon being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2007-08 season, Jefferson became the team’s leading scorer. He averaged 21 points per game while shooting 50% from the field and averaged 11.1 rebounds per game.

thumbnail-image: Upon being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2007-08 season, Jefferson became the team’s leading scorer. He averaged 21 points per game while shooting 50% from the field and averaged 11.1 rebounds per game.

thumbnail-image: The following season, Jefferson was on track to have his best season yet, but an ACL tear ended his season. Coming back from surgery in time for the 2009-10 season, Jefferson averaged 17.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

thumbnail-image: The following season, Jefferson was on track to have his best season yet, but an ACL tear ended his season. Coming back from surgery in time for the 2009-10 season, Jefferson averaged 17.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

thumbnail-image: Over the 2010 offseason, Jefferson was traded to the Utah Jazz, where he started in all 82 regular season games in his first season with the team. Playing an average of 35.9 minutes per game, Jefferson lead the team in scoring with 18.6 points per game. He also lead with team in rebounds (9.7) and recorded 37 double-doubles over the course of the season.

thumbnail-image: Over the 2010 offseason, Jefferson was traded to the Utah Jazz, where he started in all 82 regular season games in his first season with the team. Playing an average of 35.9 minutes per game, Jefferson lead the team in scoring with 18.6 points per game. He also lead with team in rebounds (9.7) and recorded 37 double-doubles over the course of the season.

thumbnail-image: During the 2011-12 season, Jefferson continued to put up impressive numbers. His consistent performances helped the Jazz secure the the eighth seed in the West where it faced the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. Despite its efforts, the Jazz could not contain the Spurs, falling to them in all four games.

thumbnail-image: During the 2011-12 season, Jefferson continued to put up impressive numbers. His consistent performances helped the Jazz secure the the eighth seed in the West where it faced the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. Despite its efforts, the Jazz could not contain the Spurs, falling to them in all four games.

thumbnail-image: During the 2011-12 season, Jefferson continued to put up impressive numbers. His consistent performances helped the Jazz secure the the eighth seed in the West where it faced the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. Despite its efforts, the Jazz could not contain the Spurs, falling to them in all four games.

thumbnail-image: Narrowly missing the playoffs with the Jazz in the 2012-13, Jefferson was one of the most sought after free agents heading into the offseason. In July of 2013, Jefferson signed a three-year contract with the then-Charlotte Bobcats. His arrival was delayed by an ankle sprain, but by January, Jefferson was fully recovered and ready to make an impact.

thumbnail-image: Narrowly missing the playoffs with the Jazz in the 2012-13, Jefferson was one of the most sought after free agents heading into the offseason. In July of 2013, Jefferson signed a three-year contract with the then-Charlotte Bobcats. His arrival was delayed by an ankle sprain, but by January, Jefferson was fully recovered and ready to make an impact.

thumbnail-image: In the 2013-14 season, after being named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for his performances in March and April, Jefferson was ready for the playoffs. However, in Game 1 of the opening series against the Miami Heat, Jefferson suffered a plantar fasciitis injury. That injury would cause him to miss Game 4 as the Bobcats fell 0-4 to Miami.

thumbnail-image: The 2014-15 season looked promising for the newly renamed Charlotte Hornets, but that was not the case. Battling a groin strain and eventually a strained calf, Jefferson’s averages were the lowest they had been since 2006 (16.6 points per game).

thumbnail-image: In his final year in Charlotte, the 2015-16 season, Jefferson found new life coming off of the bench for the Hornets. Playing as a reserve allowed Jefferson to play just 23.3 minutes per game, his lowest average since his sophomore NBA season, while still producing at a high level, averaging 12 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. At age 31 and with a bevy of experience, Jefferson figures to be a veteran presence in the locker room and a calming force on the floor.