Al Jefferson (full name: Al Jefferson; no nicknames) plays Forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves. During his career, he has played 407 games, scored 6229 points (15.3 ppg) and grabbed 3529 rebounds (8.7 rpg). Jefferson also dished out 475 assists (1.2 apg), made 276 steals (0.7 spg), and blocked 507 shots (1.2 bpg). Born in Monticello, Mississippi on January 4, 1985, Jefferson stands 6-10 and weighs 265 lbs. He attended high school at Prentiss in Prentiss, Mississippi. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1st round (15th pick, 15th overall) of the 2004 NBA draft.