When Al Jefferson signed with the Charlotte Hornets prior to the 2013-14 season, it’s unlikely that he expected his career to begin a downward trend, but that’s exactly what happened. After a strong first season, where he started 73 games and averaged almost 22 points per game, his numbers declined over the next two years, amid various calf and knee injuries, bottoming out last season where he only played 47 games, starting just 18 and averaged 12 points per game. Jefferson had worn out his welcome in Charlotte to the point where the team felt they were better off without him when he signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Pacers this offseason.
Pacers welcome Al Jefferson’s veteran presence
