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Brooklyn Nets Olympics: History of Olympians

By Sandy Mui

Jul 22, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Argentina forward Luis Scola (4) looks to pass as USA guard Kevin Durant (5) defends during a basketball exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena. USA won 111-74. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Argentina forward Luis Scola (4) looks to pass as USA guard Kevin Durant (5) defends during a basketball exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena. USA won 111-74. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 5, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dallas Mavericks small forward Richard Jefferson (24) reacts in front of Brooklyn Nets small forward Joe Johnson (7) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. The Mavericks defeated the Nets 96-88 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Dallas Mavericks small forward Richard Jefferson (24) reacts in front of Brooklyn Nets small forward Joe Johnson (7) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. The Mavericks defeated the Nets 96-88 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Richard Jefferson

Richard Jefferson spent seven seasons with the Nets and was a key part of the 2002 and 2003 Eastern Conference Champion Nets teams. Jefferson was most known for his defensive capabilities and versatility as a player. During his stint with the Nets, he scored a total of 8507 points, the fourth-highest in Nets history. In an interview with SLAM Magazine, Jefferson described just how much he loved playing in New Jersey:

"“My connection to the tri-state area and what we were able to accomplish, if I had the opportunity to go back, even if it was on TV, and just connect with those fans again… they meant so much to me.”"

Jefferson has a bronze medal from participating in the 2004 Athens Olympics as a part of Team USA.

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