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Al Jefferson says Tim Duncan inspired him to lose 25 pounds to extend his career

Jefferson spoke extensively at media day about his weight loss regimen and the reasons behind it.

Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson reportedly lost 25 pounds this summer. However, many writers took that report with a grain of salt, as players routinely come into camp claiming to have lost or put on significant amounts of weight.

Until yesterday.

"He may be taller, but he ain't tougher!" Big Al giving the rookie a little nudge during their #HornetsMediaDay shoot pic.twitter.com/7W8dfLHIcZ

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 25, 2015

Jefferson was noticeably smaller at Media Day, but more importantly, he said that he felt great.