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Al Jefferson (born January 4, 1985 in Monticello, Mississippi) is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA. Jefferson attended Prentiss High School in Prentiss, Mississippi from 2000–2004. In his senior year for the Bulldogs he averaged 42.6 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 blocks per game. He had earned a scholarship to attend the University of Arkansas to play with the Arkansas Razorbacks but opted out to enter the 2004 NBA Draft. Al Jefferson was drafted with the 15th pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2004 NBA Draft, becoming the first high school player to be drafted by the Celtics (Kendrick Perkins was drafted by the Grizzlies, then traded to Boston on draft day in the 2003 NBA Draft).




Off the Dribble: Spurs Prepare to Close Out Jazz

By: NY Times

7May2012

It's been smooth playoff sailing so far for the San Antonio Spurs, as they hold a 3-1 lead over the Utah Jazz.

Magic Can’t Hang On To Lead, Fall To Jazz 117-107

By: Howard the Dunk

22Apr2012

Russ Isabella-US PRESSWIREMagic Can’t Hang On To Lead, Fall To Jazz 117-107 - Howard the Dunk - Howard the Dunk - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More...

Orlando Magic @ Utah Jazz

By: Howard the Dunk

21Apr2012

Jeff Griffith-US PRESSWIREOrlando Magic @ Utah Jazz - Howard the Dunk - Howard the Dunk - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More...

Day 114 of 124: This Overtime Goes to Three

By: Give Me the Rock

17Apr2012

Line of the Night: With Dwyane Wade sitting out yet another game on the second night of a Miami back-to-back, LeBron James (2.62) took over for the Heat last night, scoring 37 points – including Miami’s last 17 straight – adding 6 r...

The Difference: Utah Jazz 123, Dallas Mavericks 121

By: The Two Man Game

17Apr2012

Box Score — Play-by-Play — Shot Chart – Game Flow You know the drill. The Difference is a reflection on the game that was, with one bullet for every point in the final margin. This game went all the way to the competitive limit, b...

Down in Texas, UP In Tennessee. Grizz Lose to SAS, FINALLY Defeat Jazz

By: 3 Shades of Blue

14Apr2012

Well, can’t really say too much about these two important games right now, ‘cuz I’m being hemmed in by household obligations (involving mounting heavy items in plaster walls) at 10 PM on a Saturday night. No, I’m not kidding.

Watch KG punk Al Jefferson, repeatedly

By: Reds Army

1Apr2012

The only thing better than watching KG punk Al Jefferson is listening to the whiny Jazz announcers. I don't understand the "fake toughness" label. Garnett is right in Jefferson's grill. And what's fake about that shoulder-to-the-jaw on the...

Clippers beat Jazz for 5th straight win

By: FOX Sports NBA

1Apr2012

The Los Angeles Clippers closed out a grueling stretch of 20 games in 31 days with their first five-game winning streak since 2006.

Enemy Chatter: KG's jumper was sharp, his tongue sharper

By: Reds Army

29Mar2012

(AP Photo/Elise Amendola) I often wonder what opposing teams, their beat reporters and bloggers are saying about the Celtics after playing the Celtics. Here's a dose of 'enemy chatter' from Utah. Then there was KG. The 17-year veteran that arrived...

Your Morning Dump... Where KG hears y'all calling him old

By: Reds Army

29Mar2012

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. “I’m motivated, you know? I hear y’all calling me old. I hear...

Garnett and Celtics Defeat Jazz, Keep Pace with 76ers

By: Sports of Boston

28Mar2012

Kevin Garnett had 23 points and 10 rebounds, outlasting the 19 points and 12 rebounds from former Celtic Al Jefferson, as the Boston Celtics defeated the Utah Jazz 94-82 Wednesday night at the TD Garden. The victory ensures that the Celtics remain in...

5 Questions With Derrick Favors

By: Celtics Hub

28Mar2012

I talked with Utah 2nd year big man Derrick Favors prior to the Celtics-Jazz game on Wednesday night at the TD Garden.  Here is what the Georgia Tech product and 3rd overall pick in the 2010 draft, who is averaging 8.7 points and 5.9 rebounds had to...

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