SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 Sports) - New Utah Jazz big man Al Jefferson sat down with ABC 4's Dana Greene for a 1-on-1 interview to talk about his new NBA home.
What was his reaction when he first heard he was being traded to Utah?
"I was just in shock," said Jefferson. "I thought it was an April fool, but it was July so I guess I didn't think anybody was playing a joke on me."
After playing on three horrible seasons in Minnesota, and making the NBA playoffs just one time in his six-year career, Jefferson thinks his career has been reborn with the Jazz.
"Yes, I think so," said Jefferson. "This is my chance. The only one who could mess this up is me, and I'm not going to let that happen."
Jefferson, who averaged over 20 points and 10 rebounds in his three seasons with the Timberwolves, thinks playing with Deron Williams will make even better.
"He's going to make me an all-star," said Jefferson. "I really believe that. I will be in the all-star game within the next two years."
So what kind of player does Jefferson describe himself as?
"I'm a low post presence. I put a lot of pressure on the defensive guy on the block. Some people say I got some crazy post moves, but I can't really explain it. I'm just a guy that if you get the ball to on the block, there's a great chance that I'm going to score. I'm a great rebounder, so along with Millsap and Okur, we can make a lot happen."
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