Antawn Jamison
| Position: | Forward |
| Height: | 6'9' / 206 cms |
| Weight: | 235 lbs. / 106 kgs |
| Born: | June 12, 1976 |
| College: | University of North Carolina |
| NBA Team: | Washington Wizards |
(As of 11/05/07)
USA BASKETBALL NOTES
- Was unable to participate in the 2007 USA Senior National Team mini-training camp in Las Vegas because of personal reasons.
- Helped lead USA to an 8-1 record and bronze medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan.
- Averaged at the World Championship 3.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.
- Played in seven games and started two in the 2006 World Championship.
- Named on August 17 a member of the 2006 USA World Championship Team.
- Helped lead the USA Senior National Team to a 5-0 record during its pre-World Championship tour averaging 9.6 ppg. and 2.8 rpg.
- Named on March 5, 2006, to the 2006-2008 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team.
- Member of the 1995 USA Basketball Junior National Select Team that defeated a World Select Team 86-77 in the inaugural Nike Hoop Summit and recorded nine points and three rebounds.
NBA HONORS
- Named to 2005 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star Team.
- Awarded the 2005 Magic Johnson Award, presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association to an NBA player who combines excellence on the court with outstanding cooperation with the media.
- Named 2004 NBA Sixth Man of the Year in his first season as a reserve after averaging 14.8 ppg., 6.3 rpg. and in 29.0 mpg. in 82 game.
- Named to the 1998-99 Schick All-Rookie second team.
NBA MILESTONES
- Scored a career-high 51 points at Seattle (12/3/00) on 23-of-36 shooting from the field (2-7 3pt FGs, 3-4 FTs), then matched his previous effort in the following contest with 51 points vs. Los Angeles Lakers (12/6/00) on 21-of-29 shooting (2-5 3pt FGs, 7-8 FTs). Became the first player to reach 50-plus points in back-to-back games since Michael Jordan in 1986-87 (the last to record 51-plus points in two consecutive games was Wilt Chamberlain in 1963-64), became the first Warriors player to score 50-plus points in back-to-back games since Rick Barry in 1966-67 and posted just the fifth back-to-back 50-point efforts by an NBA player in 37 years.
NBA NOTES
- Completed in 2006-07 his ninth NBA season, third with Washington.
- Helped lead Washington in 2006-07 to a 41-41 regular season record and the 2007 NBA Playoffs.
- Started and played in 70 games for Washington in 2006-07,
averaged 19.8 ppg., 8.0 rpg., 1.9 apg., 1.1 spg., and shot 45.0 percent from the field, 36.4 percent from 3-point.
- Finished 2006-07 ranked 14th overall in the NBA in 3-point field goal attempts (379); 17th in defensive rebounds per game (6.1); 17th in 3-point field goals made (138); 18th in minutes per game (38); 19th in field goal attempts (1139); 20th in rebounds per game (8.0); 21st in points per game (19.8); 27th in field goals made (512); 27th in double-doubles (22); 32nd in points scored (1388); 35th in offensive rebounds per game (1.9); 38th in steals per game (1.14); 39th in minutes played (2662); 35th in total rebounds (562); 36th in efficiency points (1390); and 36th in efficiency
ranking (19.86).
- Suffered a sprained knee in the first quarter of Washington's game with Detroit on Jan. 30, 2007, and missed 12 games. Returned March 2 versus Atlanta and scored 22 points (10-20 FGs) and added three assists, six boards, and played a team high 38 minutes.
- Played in all 82 games in 2005-06, started in 80 games, averaged 20.5 ppg., a career high 9.3 rpg., 1.9 apg. and 1.10 spg., while shooting 44.2 percent from the field, 39.4 percent from 3-point and 73.1 percent from the foul line.
- Finished 2005-06 ranked 18th overall in the NBA in scoring, 11th in rebounding, tied for eighth in double-doubles (35), ninth in minutes played per game, 10th in field goals attempted, 13th in field goals made, 17th in 3-point field goals made and seventh in double-doubles.
- Named to 2005 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star Team and recorded five points and four rebounds.
- In his first season with Washington (2004-05), he played in 68 games and averaged 19.6 ppg., 7.6 rpg. and 2.3 apg.
- Averaged in 2003-04 as a Dallas Maverick 14.8 ppg., 6.3 rpg. and in 29.0 mpg. in 82 games, and shot a career-high 53.5 percent from the field and 74.8 percent from the line.
- Played first five seasons (1998-99 through 2002-03) with Golden State.
- Started in all 82 games in 2002-03 and averaged 22.2 ppg., 7.0 rpg. and 1.9 apg.
- In 2001-02, appeared in 82 games (all starts) and averaged 19.7 ppg., 6.8 rpg. and 2.0 apg. in 37.0 mpg. Among NBA statistical leaders, ranked tied for 22nd in scoring, tied for 15th in offensive rebounds (2.6), 14th in field goals made (614), 17th in free throws made (323) and 39th in minutes (37.0 mpg).
- In 2000-01, played in 82 games (all starts), averaged 24.9 ppg., 8.7 rpg., 1.39 steals and 41.4 minutes per game.
- In 1999-00 played in 43 games and averaged 19.6 ppg., 8.3 rpg. and 2.1 apg. Underwent surgery on his left knee on March 22 and missed remainder of season.
- Named to the 1998-99 Schick All-Rookie second team after leading all rookies in double-doubles (7) and ranking second in rebounds (6.4 rpg.), fifth in field-goal percentage (.452 percent) and eighth in scoring (9.6 ppg).
- Averaged as a starter in 24 games, 12.2 ppg., 7.0 rpg., 1.0 apg. and 0.92 spg., shooting 49.8 percent from the field.
- Traded by the Mavericks to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jerry Stackhouse, Christian Laettner and the draft rights to Devin Harris, the No. 5 selection of the 2004 NBA Draft on June 24, 2004.
- Traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with Danny Fortson, Chris Mills and Jiri Welsch in exchange for Evan Eschmeyer, Nick Van Exel, Avery Johnson, Popeye Jones and Antoine Rigaudeau on August 18, 2003.
- Selected after junior season by Toronto Raptors in first round (fourth pick overall) of 1998 NBA Draft. Draft rights traded by Raptors to Golden State Warriors for draft rights to Vince Carter and cash on June 24, 1998.
COLLEGIATE NOTES
- Played three seasons at the University of North Carolina, helped lead Tar Heels to a record of 83-22 for a .790 winning percentage, winning two ACC Tournaments, making three NCAA Tournaments and advancing to two NCAA Final Fours (1997 and 1998).
- The winner of the 1997-98 Wooden and Naismith Awards in 1998, became only the second North Carolina player to win Player of the Year honors from the Associated Press (joining Michael Jordan, 1984) and just the third player to win the John R. Wooden Award (joining Jordan and Phil Ford).
- Led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in scoring and rebounding in 1997-98 and was named ACC Player of the Year, and was All-ACC First Team each of his three years at UNC.
- Ranks seventh on North Carolina's career scoring list with 1,974 points and fourth (No. 22 in ACC history) in career rebounding with 1,027 rebounds.
- Named in by The Associated Press in 1998 All-America First Team and All-America Second Team as a sophomore.
PERSONAL NOTES
- Born June 12, 1976 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
- Son of Albert and Kathy Jamison.
- He and his wife Ione, have a daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth, also has a daughter, Alexis Jamison.
- Attended Providence High School in Charlotte, N.C.
- Played first five seasons (1998-99 through 2002-03) with Golden State.
- Started in all 82 games in 2002-03 and averaged 22.2 ppg., 7.0 rpg. and 1.9 apg.
- In 2001-02, appeared in 82 games (all starts) and averaged 19.7 ppg., 6.8 rpg. and 2.0 apg. in 37.0 mpg. Among NBA statistical leaders, ranked tied for 22nd in scoring, tied for 15th in offensive rebounds (2.6), 14th in field goals made (614), 17th in free throws made (323) and 39th in minutes (37.0 mpg).
- In 2000-01, played in 82 games (all starts), averaged 24.9 ppg., 8.7 rpg., 1.39 steals and 41.4 minutes per game.
- In 1999-00 played in 43 games and averaged 19.6 ppg., 8.3 rpg. and 2.1 apg. Underwent surgery on his left knee on March 22 and missed remainder of season.
- Named to the 1998-99 Schick All-Rookie second team after leading all rookies in double-doubles (7) and ranking second in rebounds (6.4 rpg.), fifth in field-goal percentage (.452 percent) and eighth in scoring (9.6 ppg).
- Averaged as a starter in 24 games, 12.2 ppg., 7.0 rpg., 1.0 apg. and 0.92 spg., shooting 49.8 percent from the field.
- Traded by the Mavericks to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jerry Stackhouse, Christian Laettner and the draft rights to Devin Harris, the No. 5 selection of the 2004 NBA Draft on June 24, 2004.
- Traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with Danny Fortson, Chris Mills and Jiri Welsch in exchange for Evan Eschmeyer, Nick Van Exel, Avery Johnson, Popeye Jones and Antoine Rigaudeau on August 18, 2003.
- Selected after junior season by Toronto Raptors in first round (fourth pick overall) of 1998 NBA Draft. Draft rights traded by Raptors to Golden State Warriors for draft rights to Vince Carter and cash on June 24, 1998.
COLLEGIATE NOTES
- Played three seasons at the University of North Carolina, helped lead Tar Heels to a record of 83-22 for a .790 winning percentage, winning two ACC Tournaments, making three NCAA Tournaments and advancing to two NCAA Final Fours (1997 and 1998).
- The winner of the 1997-98 Wooden and Naismith Awards in 1998, became only the second North Carolina player to win Player of the Year honors from the Associated Press (joining Michael Jordan, 1984) and just the third player to win the John R. Wooden Award (joining Jordan and Phil Ford).
- Led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in scoring and rebounding in 1997-98 and was named ACC Player of the Year, and was All-ACC First Team each of his three years at UNC.
- Ranks seventh on North Carolina's career scoring list with 1,974 points and fourth (No. 22 in ACC history) in career rebounding with 1,027 rebounds.
- Named in by The Associated Press in 1998 All-America First Team and All-America Second Team as a sophomore.
PERSONAL NOTES
- Born June 12, 1976 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
- Son of Albert and Kathy Jamison.
- He and his wife Ione, have a daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth, also has a daughter, Alexis Jamison.
- Attended Providence High School in Charlotte, N.C.
USA Basketball Statistics:
| TEAM |
G/S |
FGM-FGA |
PCT |
3PM-3PA |
PCT |
FTM-FTA |
PCT |
REB/AVG |
PTS/AVG |
AST |
BLK |
STL |
| 2006 WC |
7/2 |
10- 30 |
.333 |
5- 15 |
.333 |
0- 1 |
.000 |
12/ 1.7 |
25/ 3.6 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| 2006 SNT |
5/1 |
17- 31 |
.548 |
8- 17 |
.471 |
6- 8 |
.750 |
14/ 2.8 |
48/ 9.6 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
| 1995 HSUM |
1/0 |
4- 8 |
.500 |
0- 0 |
.--- |
1- 2 |
.500 |
3/ 3.0 |
9/ 9.0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Totals |
13/3 |
31- 69 |
.449 |
13- 32 |
.406 |
7- 11 |
.636 |
29/ 2.2 |
82/ 6.3 |
1 |
1 |
11 |
2006 WC- - 2006 USA Men's World Championship Team (the USA finished 8-1 and won the bronze medal).
2006 SNT -- 2006 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team (the USA compiled a 5-0 record).
1995 HSUM -- 1995 Nike Hoop Summit, Springfield, Massachusetts (the USA Junior National Select Team defeated the World Select Team 86-77)
NBA Regular Season Statistics:
| YEAR |
G/S |
FGM-FGA |
PCT |
3PM-3PA |
PCT |
FTM-FTA |
PCT |
REB/AVG |
PTS/AVG |
AST |
BLK |
STL |
| 2007-08 |
79/79 |
618-1417 |
.436 |
120-354 |
.339 |
333-438 |
.760 |
806/10.2 |
1689/21.4 |
120 |
34 |
106 |
| 2006-07 |
70/70 |
512-1139 |
.450 |
138- 379 |
.364 |
226- 307 |
.736 |
562/ 8.0 |
1388/19.8 |
136 |
36 |
80 |
| 2005-06 |
82/80 |
660-1494 |
.442 |
147- 373 |
.394 |
217- 297 |
.731 |
765/ 9.3 |
1684/20.5 |
158 |
12 |
90 |
| 2004-05 |
68/68 |
519-1189 |
.437 |
71- 208 |
.341 |
225- 296 |
.760 |
519/ 7.6 |
1334/19.6 |
154 |
16 |
55 |
| 2003-04 |
82/2 |
488- 913 |
.525 |
16- 40 |
.400 |
220- 294 |
.748 |
520- 6.3 |
1212/14.8 |
70 |
30 |
83 |
| 2002-03 |
82/82 |
691-1471 |
.470 |
65- 209 |
.311 |
375- 475 |
.789 |
578/ 7.0 |
1822/22.2 |
156 |
45 |
76 |
| 2001-02 |
82/82 |
614-1375 |
.447 |
68- 210 |
.314 |
323- 440 |
.734 |
556/ 6.8 |
1619/19.7 |
161 |
45 |
70 |
| 2000-01 |
82/82 |
800-1812 |
.442 |
62- 205 |
.302 |
382- 534 |
.715 |
715/ 8.7 |
2044/24.9 |
164 |
28 |
114 |
| 1999-00 |
82/82 |
356- 756 |
.471 |
2- 7 |
.286 |
127- 208 |
.611 |
359/ 8.3 |
841/19.6 |
90 |
15 |
30 |
| 1998-99 |
47/24 |
178- 394 |
.452 |
3- 10 |
.300 |
90- 153 |
.588 |
301/ 6.4 |
449/ 9.6 |
34 |
16 |
38 |
| Totals |
717/610 |
5436-11960 |
.455 |
692-1995 |
.347 |
2518-3442 |
.732 |
5681/ 7.9 |
14082/19.6 |
1243 |
277 |
742 |
College Statistics (University of North Carolina):
| YEAR |
G |
FGM-FGA |
PCT |
3PM-3PA |
PCT |
FTM-FTA |
PCT |
REB/AVG |
PTS/AVG |
AST |
| 1997-98 |
37 |
316-546 |
.579 |
6-15 |
.400 |
184-276 |
.667 |
389/10.5 |
822/22.2 |
0.8 |
| 1996-97 |
35 |
270-496 |
.544 |
2- 11 |
.182 |
126-203 |
.621 |
329/ 9.4 |
688/19.1 |
0.9 |
| 1995-96 |
32 |
201-322 |
.624 |
0- 1 |
.000 |
82-156 |
.526 |
309/ 9.7 |
484/ 15.1 |
1.0 |
| Totals |
104 |
787-1364 |
.577 |
8- 27 |
.296 |
392-635 |
.617 |
1027/ 9.9 |
1974/19.0 |
0.9 |









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