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What is Antawn Jamison’s net worth and salary?

Antawn Jamison is a former professional basketball player from the United States, boasting a net worth of $60 million.

Throughout his career, Jamison accumulated $140 million exclusively from his salary. He played 16 seasons in the NBA across teams such as the Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers. In 2006, he represented the US national team. A two-time All-Star, Jamison was awarded the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2004 and was also named to the NBA All-Rookie Team while with the Warriors.

Post his NBA career, Jamison served as an analyst for Time Warner Cable SportsNet, worked as a scout for the Los Angeles Lakers, and in 2019, he was appointed as the director of pro personnel for the Washington Wizards.

Early Life

Antawn Cortez Jamison was born on June 12, 1976, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Initially named “Antwan,” the spelling was mistakenly recorded as “Antawn” on his birth certificate and has since remained unchanged, though the pronunciation has stayed the same.

He attended Quail Hollow Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he participated in basketball and football as a quarterback. Jamison played high school basketball at Providence High School in Charlotte, earning recognition as a McDonald’s All-American after averaging 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game in his senior year.

College Career

Jamison played three seasons of college basketball for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he posted averages of 19.0 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. His junior year saw him receive both the Naismith and Wooden Awards, recognizing him as the top men’s college basketball player during the 1997–98 season.

Choosing to declare for the 1998 NBA draft, he later returned and obtained a B.A. in Afro-American and African studies. His jersey number 33 was retired on March 1, 2000, at the Dean E. Smith Center, making him the seventh Tar Heel to achieve this honor.

Golden State Warriors (1998–2003)

Jamison was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors, who promptly traded his rights to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for his college teammate and close friend Vince Carter. He spent five seasons with the Warriors, averaging a career-high 24.9 points per game during his third year. He also achieved remarkable back-to-back performances, scoring 51 points against both Seattle and the Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks (2003–2004)

In 2003, Jamison was traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a nine-player deal. This marked his first experience of a winning season, as the Mavericks finished with a 52–30 record and made the playoffs. It was also his initial foray into post-season play. Jamison was honored as the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year, and was later traded to the Wizards at the season’s conclusion.

Washington Wizards (2004–2010)

Joining the Wizards reunited Jamison with former Warriors teammates Gilbert Arenas and Larry Hughes. The 2004–05 season marked his first All-Star selection, and the Wizards enjoyed their best season in 26 years, concluding with a 45–37 record. They made the playoffs for the first time since 1997 and advanced to the second round for the first time since 1982. Jamison produced an outstanding 2007–08 season, making it to the NBA Eastern All-Star team for the second time and agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Wizards on June 30, 2008.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2010–2012)

On February 17, 2010, Jamison was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team, six-player trade. The Cavaliers faced a challenging 2010–11 NBA season, highlighted by a challenging 26-game losing streak which ended with a thrilling victory against the Los Angeles Clippers 126–119 in overtime. In January 2011, Jamison hinted at possible retirement, indicating that the 2011–12 season might be his final one. He concluded that season averaging 17.2 points and 6.3 rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2013)

On July 25, 2012, Jamison signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for the veteran’s minimum NBA salary. Despite limited playing time due in part to inconsistent shooting and defense, he managed to secure a spot in the regular rotation following an injury to forward Pau Gasol.

Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2014)

Jamison signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on August 28, 2013. He reached a significant career milestone by scoring a three-pointer against the Boston Celtics, pushing his career total to over 20,000 points, making him the 39th player in NBA history to achieve this.

On February 20, 2014, the Clippers traded him to the Atlanta Hawks, who waived him the following day, prompting Jamison to realize that his NBA career was concluding.

National Team

In 2006, Jamison represented Team USA at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan, securing a bronze medal for his efforts.

Retirement and Legacy

Jamison announced his retirement from the NBA in 2014. Among former NBA players eligible for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, he and Tom Chambers are the only players to have scored over 20,000 career points and not been inducted.

Post-playing Career and Charity Work

Following his playing career, Jamison transitioned to broadcasting, working as a TV analyst for Time Warner Cable SportsNet covering the Los Angeles Lakers. He was hired as a scout for the Lakers in 2017 and was later appointed the director of pro personnel for the Wizards in 2019.

In 2003, Jamison established the Antawn C. Jamison Scholarship at his high school and initiated a campaign named “A Better Tomorrow,” aimed at providing underprivileged individuals with opportunities for a brighter future.

Real Estate

In October 2003, Antawn acquired a 30-acre property in Waxhaw, North Carolina, for $1.5 million. The following year, he completed a 14,000-square-foot mansion featuring 9 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms. Today, this residence is valued between $6-8 million.