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Al Jefferson Retired

Center · Charlotte Hornets · 7'0", 250 lb · Drafted 2004
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In short

Al Jefferson is a retired center best known with the Charlotte Hornets. Old-school post scorer. Career averages: 15.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Al’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Al Jefferson is a retired retired standout. Old-school post scorer.

He averaged 15.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his career.

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Career avg
15.7 ppg
Center
Rebounds
8.4 rpg
career
Assists
1.6 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Al Jefferson is a retired center, most associated with the Charlotte Hornets.

Old-school post scorer.

He retired with career averages of 15.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Old-school post scorer.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Charlotte Hornets name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring73
Playmaking43
Rebounding64
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism68
Clutch58
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ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Old-school post scorer.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
15.7
per game
Career RPG
8.4
per game
Career APG
1.6
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyOld-school post scorer.
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Charlotte Hornets name.

Al Jefferson's career is complete: Old-school post scorer.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Charlotte Hornets.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Al Jefferson's career averages?

Al Jefferson averaged 15.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Is Al Jefferson retired?

Yes — Al Jefferson is a retired center.