Position: Forward
Age: 35
Years at UA: 1998-01
Drafted: No. 13 in 2001 by Houston Rockets (traded to Nets on draft night).
This season: Jefferson returns to the NBA Finals after the longest gap in finals history — it’s been 13 years since he was last there with the Nets in 2003, having also reached the finals as a rookie in 2001-02. He’s shooting 46 percent from 3-point range in the playoffs, having averaged 5.5 points and 1.7 rebounds this season.
How he got here: Jefferson was expected to return for a second season with the Dallas Mavericks, but wound up signing a one-year deal with Cleveland.
Also played for: Mavericks (2014-15), Jazz (2013-14), Warriors (2012-13), Spurs (2009-12), Bucks (2008-09), Nets (2001-08).
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He said it: “I’ve been here before. I’m definitely having fun, I’m relaxed. But you want to see a smile on my face and tears in my eyes? Talk to me after four more wins.” — Jefferson, to the Akron Beacon-Journal.
