Antawn Jamison is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 16 seasons. He was born on June 12, 1976, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played college basketball for the Tar Heels.
Jamison was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the fourth overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft but was immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors. He spent his first five seasons in the NBA with the Warriors, where he established himself as a versatile scorer and rebounder. In the 2000-01 season, he averaged 24.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game and was named to the All-NBA Second Team.
In 2003, Jamison was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, where he played for three seasons. He was a key contributor to the Mavericks' success during his tenure, helping the team reach the Western Conference Finals in 2003 and 2006. In the 2003-04 season, he averaged 22.2 points and 8.9 rebounds per game and was named to the All-NBA Third Team.
After his stint with the Mavericks, Jamison played for several teams, including the Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers. He continued to be a productive player throughout his career, averaging double-digit points per game in 14 of his 16 seasons in the NBA.
Jamison was known for his scoring ability, particularly his mid-range jump shot, and his rebounding prowess. He was also a respected teammate and leader, earning the NBA's Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award in 2013.
In addition to his NBA career, Jamison also played for the United States men's national basketball team, winning a gold medal at the 1999 FIBA Americas Championship.
Jamison retired from professional basketball in 2014 with career averages of 18.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He currently works as a television analyst for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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