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6. Richard Jefferson

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6. Richard Jefferson

Arriving in New Jersey as a draft-day trade. Richard Jefferson would become an integral part of the Nets' back-to-back appearances in the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003.  The Small Forward would gradually grow his skills, and at one time, he was among the best mid-range shooters in the NBA.  Jefferson would twice go over 22 Points per Game (2004-05 & 2007-08), and over his seven seasons as a Net, he averaged 17.4 PPG.  While he was never an All-Star, a case can be made that he is one of the best players ever who was never chosen for it. 

Jefferson would later win the NBA Championship in a minor role with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Acquired: Traded from the Houston Rockets with Brandon Armstrong and Jason Collins for Eddie Griffin 12/17/04.
  • Departed:

    Traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons 6/26/08.
  • Games Played: 489
  • Per Game Averages: 35.8 MP
    .498 eFG%
    .727 FT%
    17.4 PTS
    5.4 RB
    3.0 AST
    0.9 STL
    0.4 BLK

    78 Playoff Games
    34.1 MP
    .494 eFG%
    .738 FT%
    15.1 PTS
    5.4 RB
    2.5 AST
    0.8 STL
    0.4 BLK
  • Advanced Stats: 16.8 PER
    .566 TS%
    13.5 VORP
    50.6 WS

    78 Playoff Games
    13.1 PER
    .553 TS%
    2.1 VORP
    6.3 WS
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Second Team All-Rookie (2004)
  • Other Points of Note: Finished 2nd for the Rookie of the Year in 2002.
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