Sacramento signs Jamal Sampson
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.31 Jamal Sampson Sacramento Kings
Position: PF
Born: 5/15/83
Height: 6-11 / 2,11
Weight: 235 lbs. / 106,6 kg.
College: California '05
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Has potential, but not much to offer in the NBA yet... Very raw... Good athleticism and shot-blocking ability... Attitude is a concern.
Attended the Mater Dei HS in Santa Ana, California.
Played college ball at California in 2001-02.
Selected by the Utah Jazz as 47th overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. Rights traded to the Orlando Magic and to the Milwaukee Bucks later.
Selected by the Dakota Wizards as 24th overall pick in the 2002 CBA Draft.
Signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in September 2002. Waived in July 2003.
Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2003.
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2004 Expansion Draft. Waived in February 2005.
Signed with the Sacramento Kings in August 2005.
Named to the Pac-10 All Freshman Team in 2002.
Won the California state championship with Mater Dei HS.
Cousin of former NBA star Ralph Sampson.
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.31 Jamal Sampson Sacramento Kings
Position: PF
Born: 5/15/83
Height: 6-11 / 2,11
Weight: 235 lbs. / 106,6 kg.
College: California '05
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Has potential, but not much to offer in the NBA yet... Very raw... Good athleticism and shot-blocking ability... Attitude is a concern.
Attended the Mater Dei HS in Santa Ana, California.
Played college ball at California in 2001-02.
Selected by the Utah Jazz as 47th overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. Rights traded to the Orlando Magic and to the Milwaukee Bucks later.
Selected by the Dakota Wizards as 24th overall pick in the 2002 CBA Draft.
Signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in September 2002. Waived in July 2003.
Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2003.
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2004 Expansion Draft. Waived in February 2005.
Signed with the Sacramento Kings in August 2005.
Named to the Pac-10 All Freshman Team in 2002.
Won the California state championship with Mater Dei HS.
Cousin of former NBA star Ralph Sampson.
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Player Profile record at Cal and high school.
Jamal Sampson
Full Name:
Jamal Wesley Sampson
Position:
Forward/Center
College:
California
Height:
6-11
Weight:
235
High School:
Mater Dei HS (Santa Ana, Calif.)
Birthdate:
May 15, 1983
Birthplace:
Inglewood, Calif.
Statistics
NBA DRAFT 2002
Selected in second round (47th overall) by the Utah Jazz ... Draft rights traded with draft rights to Ryan Humphrey (No. 19) for draft rights to Curtis Borchardt (No. 18).
TEAM WORKOUTS/FEATURES
Q&A with the Phoenix Suns
HIGHLIGHTS
An early entry candidate for the 2002 NBA Draft.
Played one season at California.
Named to the Pac-10 All Freshman Team.
Is the cousin of former NBA All-Star Ralph Sampson.
AT CALIFORNIA
As a freshman at California, appeared in 32 games, averaging 6.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks.
Scored in double figures nine times.
Had eight double-digit rebounding games.
Posted four double-doubles.
Scored a season-high 15 points to go with a season-high 17 rebounds against Washington.
Had 10 points and 14 rebounds vs. Eastern Washington.
Tallied 15 points and eight rebounds against Fresno State.
Had 11 points and 10 rebounds at USC.
Blocked three or more shots on nine occasions, including a season-high five against Washington.
Grabbed 10 rebounds against Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
As a senior at Mater Dei High School, averaged 15.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.4 blocks.
Led team to the California state championship with a 57-54 victory over Modesto Christian.
Mater Dei finished the 2000-01 season with a 33-2 record and a No. 4 national ranking from USA Today.
Rated the nation's No. 15 recruit by Foxsports.com and the No. 1 center on the West Coast by Rivals.com.
Also ranked No. 26 overall by The Sporting News and No. 21 by CBSSportsline.com.
Missed several games his senior season with bone spurs, but had corrective surgery during summer of 2001.
As a junior, averaged 13.7 points, 10.6 rebounds and blocked 147 shots.
Jamal Sampson
Full Name:
Jamal Wesley Sampson
Position:
Forward/Center
College:
California
Height:
6-11
Weight:
235
High School:
Mater Dei HS (Santa Ana, Calif.)
Birthdate:
May 15, 1983
Birthplace:
Inglewood, Calif.
Statistics
NBA DRAFT 2002
Selected in second round (47th overall) by the Utah Jazz ... Draft rights traded with draft rights to Ryan Humphrey (No. 19) for draft rights to Curtis Borchardt (No. 18).
TEAM WORKOUTS/FEATURES
Q&A with the Phoenix Suns
HIGHLIGHTS
An early entry candidate for the 2002 NBA Draft.
Played one season at California.
Named to the Pac-10 All Freshman Team.
Is the cousin of former NBA All-Star Ralph Sampson.
AT CALIFORNIA
As a freshman at California, appeared in 32 games, averaging 6.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks.
Scored in double figures nine times.
Had eight double-digit rebounding games.
Posted four double-doubles.
Scored a season-high 15 points to go with a season-high 17 rebounds against Washington.
Had 10 points and 14 rebounds vs. Eastern Washington.
Tallied 15 points and eight rebounds against Fresno State.
Had 11 points and 10 rebounds at USC.
Blocked three or more shots on nine occasions, including a season-high five against Washington.
Grabbed 10 rebounds against Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
As a senior at Mater Dei High School, averaged 15.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.4 blocks.
Led team to the California state championship with a 57-54 victory over Modesto Christian.
Mater Dei finished the 2000-01 season with a 33-2 record and a No. 4 national ranking from USA Today.
Rated the nation's No. 15 recruit by Foxsports.com and the No. 1 center on the West Coast by Rivals.com.
Also ranked No. 26 overall by The Sporting News and No. 21 by CBSSportsline.com.
Missed several games his senior season with bone spurs, but had corrective surgery during summer of 2001.
As a junior, averaged 13.7 points, 10.6 rebounds and blocked 147 shots.
Well, as VF21 pointed out, he may not even make it past training camp, but I think he will be on the team. Unlike guys like Anwar, Alton Ford, etc. last year, and with the now larger player minimum, I think he is a King. I don't remember him playing much, but I do remember him with the Lakers. He is certainly a long/athletic player, I even remember him hitting a few jumpers. Could be a good 10 minute guy.
GOOD LUCK JAMAL AND WELOME!!!
GOOD LUCK JAMAL AND WELOME!!!
From the Kings website (nothing really new except a non-informational Petrie quote - as if there are any other kind):
http://www.nba.com/kings/news/Kings_Sign_Jamal_Sampson-148531-58.html
August 9, 2005
KINGS SIGN FREE AGENT FORWARD-CENTER JAMAL SAMPSON
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Sacramento Kings today signed free agent Jamal Sampson, according to Kings’ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Sampson, a 6-11, 235-pound forward-center, appeared in 23 games last season for the Charlotte Bobcats, averaging 3.4 ppg (.452 FGs), 5.3 rpg and 14.2 mpg. His signing with the Kings marks his fourth NBA team in as many seasons.
“Jamal is a young player looking for an opportunity to demonstrate his talents, and we think he has the potential to help us in the frontcourt,” said Petrie.
After his freshman year at the University of California, Sampson was selected by the Utah Jazz in the second round (47th overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft. Before even suiting up for an NBA game, he was traded twice on June 26, 2002, going from Utah to Orlando to Milwaukee. Sampson played in five games for the Bucks, then signed with the Lakers as a free agent and played in 10 games for Los Angeles during the 2003-04 campaign. He was selected by the expansion Charlotte Bobcats on June 22, 2004.
Sampson is the cousin of ex-NBA player Ralph Sampson, who also played for the Kings.
http://www.nba.com/kings/news/Kings_Sign_Jamal_Sampson-148531-58.html
August 9, 2005
KINGS SIGN FREE AGENT FORWARD-CENTER JAMAL SAMPSON
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Sacramento Kings today signed free agent Jamal Sampson, according to Kings’ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Sampson, a 6-11, 235-pound forward-center, appeared in 23 games last season for the Charlotte Bobcats, averaging 3.4 ppg (.452 FGs), 5.3 rpg and 14.2 mpg. His signing with the Kings marks his fourth NBA team in as many seasons.
“Jamal is a young player looking for an opportunity to demonstrate his talents, and we think he has the potential to help us in the frontcourt,” said Petrie.
After his freshman year at the University of California, Sampson was selected by the Utah Jazz in the second round (47th overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft. Before even suiting up for an NBA game, he was traded twice on June 26, 2002, going from Utah to Orlando to Milwaukee. Sampson played in five games for the Bucks, then signed with the Lakers as a free agent and played in 10 games for Los Angeles during the 2003-04 campaign. He was selected by the expansion Charlotte Bobcats on June 22, 2004.
Sampson is the cousin of ex-NBA player Ralph Sampson, who also played for the Kings.
Doubtful that its an upgrade over Ostertag, but Sampson looks to be filling the Erik Daniels/Jabari Smith role. It's hard to be underwhelmed at somone who's just there to fill out the bench. Remember that NBA teams are supposed to average 14 guys on the roster this year. That's nearly three guys at every position. There's still a few more bench warmers to be signed, let alone guys who will not make the roster.
Well, I for one am hoping that now we have some serious depth at a lot of positions, that the starters minutes come down a little bit. I think that is one of the things that Petrie is thinking in trying to make this team so versatile. Not only can you match up with almost any team in the league but you can play guys in multiple positions and give rest when needed.
I don't think he'll be an end of the bench guy honestly. Looking at his stats from the past two seasons, when he's played he's been a great rebounder off the bench. 0.7 Blocks per game in 10-15 minutes isn't bad either. I think you can mark him down for that 10-15 minutes backing up Brad, provided he stays healthy (remind me to stop saying things like that).
And if you look at who we've signed so far, it does show a dedication by Petrie to go after guys exhibiting toughness, defense, and athleticism this year -- just like he said he would. Bonzi Wells, Jason Hart, Ronnie Price, Jamal Sampson. These aren't big name guys, but they're guys who will do the dirty work on defense and on the boards and that gives the team a tougher attitude overall.
Stop thinking about championships. Petrie's job is to make the team better. Barring some kind of miracle, we can't reasonably expect to be a championship team next year. But we can be a solid winning team that's fun to watch and getting better.
And if you look at who we've signed so far, it does show a dedication by Petrie to go after guys exhibiting toughness, defense, and athleticism this year -- just like he said he would. Bonzi Wells, Jason Hart, Ronnie Price, Jamal Sampson. These aren't big name guys, but they're guys who will do the dirty work on defense and on the boards and that gives the team a tougher attitude overall.
Stop thinking about championships. Petrie's job is to make the team better. Barring some kind of miracle, we can't reasonably expect to be a championship team next year. But we can be a solid winning team that's fun to watch and getting better.
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Great Point sactown draftpick, I see a very deep team next year winning the division, because everyone in the division is down with the exception of golden state. We're going to be contenders again!!! I'm sorry if I'm getting over anxious and i know this guy isnt going to be an immediate impact but we have a very bright future.
I think a little too much is being made of this signing. This is a very minor move, even less so than the Hart trade. I'm not jumping for joy because Geoff signed Jamal Sampson. Of course, I'm also not criticizing Petrie since this does nothing to affect the Kings ability to make other moves. What this is, is a very low risk gamble on a young, athletic big man with some potential left.
IMO, the best case scenario for Sampson would be for him to have a similar impact as other low budget pickups like Mo Evans or Scot Pollard. If Sampson could ever provide solid minutes as a backup/spot starter the way those guys did, I'd be ecstatic. At worst, he is training camp fodder. Either way, he is certainly worth taking a flyer on.
IMO, the best case scenario for Sampson would be for him to have a similar impact as other low budget pickups like Mo Evans or Scot Pollard. If Sampson could ever provide solid minutes as a backup/spot starter the way those guys did, I'd be ecstatic. At worst, he is training camp fodder. Either way, he is certainly worth taking a flyer on.