Antawn Jamison

Antawn Cortez Jamison (born June 12 1976 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a professional basketball player, currently playing power forward for the Washington Wizards. Jamison played at University of North Carolina for three seasons, averaging 19.0 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Drafted by the Toronto Raptors with the fourth pick of the 1998 NBA Draft, Jamison was immediately dealt to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for former North Carolina teammate Vince Carter. Carter is also Jamison's brother-in-law, as they married sisters.

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June 12 - 1976 - Shreveport, Louisiana - Power forward - Washington Wizards - University of North Carolina - Toronto Raptors - 1998 NBA Draft - Golden State Warriors - Vince Carter

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Jamison spent the first five years of his NBA career with the Warriors, and was often the only bright spot on a low-performing team. He averaged a career-high 24.9 points per game in 2000-01, his third season in the league. In 2003, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in an eight-player deal, and experienced his first winning season in 2003-04 as the Mavericks finished 52-30 and made the playoffs. Jamison was also named as the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year for his efforts. Unfortunately for the Mavericks, they suffered an embarrassing setback in the first round, falling in five games to the Sacramento Kings.

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2003 - Dallas Mavericks - Sixth Man of the Year - Sacramento Kings

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At season's end Jamison was traded again, this time to the Wizards, in exchange for fellow ex-Tarheel Jerry Stackhouse, Christian Laettner, and rookie Devin Harris.

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Jerry Stackhouse - Christian Laettner - Devin Harris

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