Jared Jeffries
Power forward / small forward | |
Number | 1, 20, 9 |
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Career history | |
2002–2006 | Washington Wizards |
2006–2010 | New York Knicks |
2010–2011 | Houston Rockets |
2011–2012 | New York Knicks |
2012–2013 | Portland Trail Blazers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 3,003 (4.8 ppg) |
Assists | 798 (1.3 apg) |
Rebounds | 2,563 (4.1 rpg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Jared Scott Carter Jeffries (born November 25, 1981) is an American former professional
Jeffries served as the Director of Player Personnel for the Denver Nuggets from 2016 to 2017.
High school
Before competing in the college ranks, Jeffries attended high school at
College
Jeffries played basketball for the
College statistics
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2000–01 | Indiana | 34 | 34 | 32.6 | .442 | .245 | .620 | 6.9 | 2.4 | .9 | 1.2 | 13.8 |
2001–02 | Indiana | 36 | 36 | 32.6 | .457 | .380 | .667 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 15.0 |
Career | 70 | 70 | 32.6 | .450 | .325 | .643 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 14.4 |
Professional career
Washington Wizards (2002–2006)
Jeffries was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 11th pick in the 2002 NBA draft. As a lottery-level pick, Jeffries received a guaranteed three-year contract with the Wizards.[2] Jeffries appeared in 20 games alongside Michael Jordan during his rookie season, which was cut short when he tore his ACL during practice.[3] However, he appeared in all 82 games during his sophomore season and was a regular starter during the 2004–05 season. On October 31, 2004, the Wizards exercised a contract option to keep Jeffries with the team through the 2005–06 season.[4]
New York Knicks (2006–2010)
The New York Knicks signed Jeffries on August 8, 2006, after the Washington Wizards declined to match the Knicks' offer.[5] Shortly before the 2006 season, Jeffries suffered a wrist injury[6] and missed the first 23 games of the season.
On December 16, 2006, Jeffries was involved in the Knicks–Nuggets brawl. He was suspended for four games.
Houston Rockets (2010–2011)
On February 18, 2010, Jeffies was traded to the Houston Rockets along with Jordan Hill as part of a three team trade which sent Tracy McGrady to the New York Knicks. Jeffries agreed to a buyout with the Rockets on February 25, 2011.[7]
Return to New York (2011–2012)
On March 1, 2011, Jeffries rejoined the Knicks.[8]
Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2013)
On July 16, 2012, Jeffries,
Jeffries' final NBA game was on March 10, 2013, in a 96 – 98 loss to the
Post-playing career
In September 2013, Jeffries retired from the NBA in conjunction with accepting a front office position with the Denver Nuggets as a pro personnel scout.[11][12][13]
In April 2016, Jeffries was promoted to Director of Player Personnel for the Nuggets.[14]
In July 2017, Jeffries was named President of
On October 18, 2022, Jeffries was a contestant on
Television career
In the summer of 2011, Jeffries starred in a dramatic production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder, alongside former Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Etan Thomas, as well as former Boost Mobile spokesman Faizon Love.[18]
During the summer of 2013, Jeffries began filming as the host of a fishing television series documenting his fishing adventures around the world.[19] The show, Modern Fishing with Jared Jeffries, premiered December 30, 2013 on the Outdoor Channel and is now in its fourth season.[20]
NBA career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2002–03 | Washington | 20 | 1 | 14.6 | .476 | .500 | .552 | 2.9 | .8 | .4 | .3 | 4.0 |
2003–04 | Washington | 82 | 38 | 23.3 | .377 | .167 | .614 | 5.2 | 1.1 | .6 | .3 | 5.7 |
2004–05 | Washington | 77 | 71 | 26.1 | .468 | .314 | .584 | 4.9 | 2.0 | .9 | .5 | 6.8 |
2005–06 | Washington | 77 | 77 | 25.3 | .451 | .320 | .589 | 4.9 | 1.9 | .8 | .6 | 6.4 |
2006–07 | New York | 55 | 43 | 23.8 | .461 | .100 | .456 | 4.3 | 1.2 | .8 | .5 | 4.1 |
2007–08 | New York | 73 | 19 | 18.2 | .400 | .160 | .527 | 3.3 | .9 | .5 | .3 | 3.7 |
2008–09 | New York | 56 | 36 | 23.4 | .440 | .083 | .611 | 4.1 | 1.4 | .8 | .6 | 5.3 |
2009–10 | New York | 52 | 37 | 28.1 | .443 | .323 | .645 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 5.5 |
2009–10 | Houston | 18 | 0 | 18.4 | .429 | .111 | .556 | 3.6 | 1.0 | .5 | .7 | 4.9 |
2010–11 | Houston | 18 | 0 | 7.7 | .306 | .167 | .400 | 1.9 | .6 | .4 | .2 | 1.5 |
2010–11 | New York | 24 | 9 | 19.3 | .380 | .333 | .421 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .6 | 2.0 |
2011–12 | New York | 39 | 4 | 18.7 | .410 | .188 | .681 | 3.9 | .7 | .7 | .6 | 4.4 |
2012–13 | Portland | 38 | 0 | 9.2 | .296 | .000 | .522 | 1.6 | .4 | .2 | .2 | 1.2 |
Career | 629 | 335 | 21.6 | .426 | .250 | .583 | 4.1 | 1.3 | .7 | .5 | 4.8 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2005
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Washington | 10 | 10 | 24.7 | .490 | .500 | .765 | 4.1 | 1.8 | .9 | .9 | 6.4 |
2006
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Washington | 6 | 6 | 35.8 | .395 | .143 | .765 | 6.2 | 1.5 | .2 | 1.2 | 8.0 |
2011
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New York | 4 | 0 | 21.3 | .478 | .000 | .750 | 5.0 | .3 | .8 | 1.8 | 6.3 |
2012
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New York | 5 | 0 | 6.8 | .167 | .000 | .000 | 2.4 | .0 | .2 | .0 | .4 |
Career | 25 | 16 | 23.2 | .438 | .308 | .763 | 4.4 | 1.1 | .6 | .9 | 5.6 |
References
- ^ Neddenriep, Kyle. "Build-A-Team: Putting together the best Bloomington North basketball team". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ Graham, Andy (June 22, 2002). "JJ looking forward to playing in NBA for—and with—MJ". heraldtimesonline.com. Herald Times. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ Kent, Milton (December 27, 2002). "Jeffries out for season with torn ACL". articles.baltimoresun.com. Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ "2004 Washington Wizards Transactions: Exercised Contract Option". Fox Sports. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ "New York Knicks News Headlines". New York Knicks.
- ^ "Report: Knicks' Jeffries has wrist surgery, out 6–8 weeks". ESPN.com. November 1, 2006.
- ^ Faig, Chris. "Houston Rockets Buyout Jared Jeffries Contract; Expected to Return to New York". Bleacher Report.
- ^ Comments, Mike Kurylo-Published: 03/01/2011- 10. "Knicks Re-Sign Jared Jeffries".
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Trail Blazers Acquire Jared Jeffries From New York". iamatrailblazersfan.com. July 16, 2012. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "Trail Blazers Waive Jared Jeffries". iamatrailblazersfan.com. April 18, 2013. Archived from the original on April 22, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
- ^ Jonathan Lintner (September 17, 2013). "Jared Jeffries retires as an NBA player". USA Today. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "Nuggets Staff Directory". NBA.com. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "Jared Jeffries Takes Scouting Position With Nuggets". RealGM.com. September 17, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
- ^ "Jared Jeffries Promoted To Nuggets' Director Of Pro Personnel". RealGM.com. April 16, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "Former NBA Veteran and Front Office Exec Jared Jeffries Joins Echo Fox as President". EchoFox.gg. July 13, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "TPiR Recap – 1/9/2023".
- ^ Gonzalez, Isabel (January 9, 2023). "Jared Jeffries, former Indiana basketball star and NBA player, wins car on 'The Price is Right'". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Loft, The Bier Baron Tavern and Comedy. "Faizon Love from Elf, The Replacements, Friday, and more! – 23 November 2018". Evensi.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Zwerling, Jared. "Youngest Player Turned GM? Next Reality TV Star? Jared Jeffries Is Making Moves". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "Modern Fishing With Jared Jeffries – TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- ESPN.com profile