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Al Jefferson lost 20 pounds by deciding not to eat fried chicken anymore (Ball Don't Lie)

This time last year, Al Jefferson and the Charlotte Hornets had their sights set on a second straight postseason trip, the top spot in the Southeast Division and ascending to Eastern Conference contention. But after a season to forget headlined by a historically dismal campaign for Lance Stephenson, the Hornets finds themselves in need of rebirth, and eager to turn over a new leaf.

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For star big man Al Jefferson, that's meant, in part, committing to a new diet.