Jamal Sampson
Encyclopedia
Jamal Wesley Sampson is an American
professional
basketball
player.
A power forward
/center
, Sampson is the cousin of the 1983 NBA Draft
's number one overall pick Ralph Sampson
. He attended the University of California, Berkeley
where he played only one season before being selected by the Utah Jazz
in the second round (47th overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft
. He was then was traded along with Ryan Humphrey
to the Orlando Magic
for Curtis Borchardt
. The Magic then traded Sampson to the Milwaukee Bucks
for Rashard Griffith
.
After barely playing with the Bucks, Sampson was signed by the Los Angeles Lakers
, appearing in only 10 games. He was later selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
in the expansion draft
in 2004, and signed as a free agent
with the Sacramento Kings
in 2005-2006
. On July 28, 2006, Sampson signed with the Denver Nuggets
and played a further 22 NBA games.
Sampson was waived by the Dallas Mavericks
on October 22, 2007 during the NBA preseason.
In 2009, he signed with the Smart Gilas
developmental team in the Philippines
, replacing C. J. Giles
as the team’s candidate to be a naturalized player for future international competitions.
Sampson later moved on to China
, playing for the Liaoning Dinosaurs, Dongguan Leopards and Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons.
In November 2011, Sampson was selected by the Texas Legends with the fifth pick in the NBA D-League Draft.
United States
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professional
Professional sports
Professional sports, as opposed to amateur sports, are sports in which athletes receive payment for their performance. Professional athleticism has come to the fore through a combination of developments. Mass media and increased leisure have brought larger audiences, so that sports organizations...
basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
A power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
/center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
, Sampson is the cousin of the 1983 NBA Draft
1983 NBA Draft
The 1983 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1983 in New York City. A total of 226 players were selected over 10 rounds by the league's 23 teams. At least three players from the 1983 draft now serve as coaches...
's number one overall pick Ralph Sampson
Ralph Sampson
Ralph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
. He attended the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
where he played only one season before being selected by the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the second round (47th overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft
2002 NBA Draft
The 2002 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2002 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting 57 amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from non-North...
. He was then was traded along with Ryan Humphrey
Ryan Humphrey
Ryan Ashley Humphrey is an American professional basketball player, at the power forward position.After a college career at both the University of Oklahoma and the University of Notre Dame, Humphrey was a first-round pick of the Utah Jazz in the 2002 NBA Draft...
to the Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
for Curtis Borchardt
Curtis Borchardt
Curtis Alan Borchardt is an American professional basketball player. He is a 7 ft 0 in tall center.-Amateur career:...
. The Magic then traded Sampson to the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
for Rashard Griffith
Rashard Griffith
Rashard Nathan Griffith is an American professional basketball player. Griffith, a native of Chicago, Illinois, starred for the nationally ranked King Jaguars of the Chicago Public League, where he was part of a "twin towers," as King, coached by Landon Cox, had 7'2" Thomas Hamilton and the 7'0"...
.
After barely playing with the Bucks, Sampson was signed by the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, appearing in only 10 games. He was later selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
in the expansion draft
Expansion draft
An expansion draft, in professional sports, occurs when a sports league decides to create one or more new expansion teams or franchises. This occurs mainly in North American sports. One of the ways of stocking the new team or teams is an expansion draft...
in 2004, and signed as a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
with the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in 2005-2006
2005-06 NBA season
The 2005–06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. It began on November 1, 2005 and ran through April 19, 2006...
. On July 28, 2006, Sampson signed with the Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
and played a further 22 NBA games.
Sampson was waived by the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
on October 22, 2007 during the NBA preseason.
In 2009, he signed with the Smart Gilas
Smart Gilas
Smart Gilas Pilipinas is a developmental Philippine national basketball team sponsored by Smart Communications and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas...
developmental team in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, replacing C. J. Giles
C. J. Giles
Chester Jarrel "C.J." Giles is an American professional basketball player. A Seattle, Washington native, he attended Rainier Beach High School from 2002 and graduated in 2004. He is a member of Haouch El-Omara in the Lebanese Basketball League...
as the team’s candidate to be a naturalized player for future international competitions.
Sampson later moved on to China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, playing for the Liaoning Dinosaurs, Dongguan Leopards and Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons.
In November 2011, Sampson was selected by the Texas Legends with the fifth pick in the NBA D-League Draft.