Jason Caffey, a Mobile, Alabama native, suited up for the Golden State Warriors for two seasons, putting up 10.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Those are solid numbers for any player, especially one whose journey took him from the shores of Alabama to the Bay Area.
From Mobile to the NBA Hardwood
Caffey’s pro career started way back in the 1995 NBA Draft, where the Chicago Bulls snagged him with the 20th overall selection. Before that, he honed his game at Davidson high school in Mobile. He spent his first three seasons with the Bulls, learning the ropes in a tough league. But then, in 1998, a deal sent him to the Dubs, bringing his unique skill set to the West Coast. The Warriors, always on the hunt for talent, had brought in a player from a state not often associated with their roster.
His Tenure in the Bay and Beyond
Caffey’s time with the Warriors spanned from 1998 until he was traded again, this time to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2000. During those two seasons in Golden State, his averages speak for themselves: 10.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. It was a productive period for the power forward, a testament to the Warriors’ consistent pursuit of talent from all corners of the map, from Alaska to Wyoming, and even from Austria to Zaire. Caffey’s run might not be the most talked-about in Warriors history, but those numbers definitely left a mark during his stay.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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