Jamal Sampson

Jamal Wesley Sampson (born May 15, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player. He played one season of college basketball for the California Golden Bears before being selected by the Utah Jazz in the second round (47th overall) of the 2002 NBA draft.

College career Sampson played one season of college basketball for the California Golden Bears in 2001–02, where he averaged 6.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.17 blocks in 32 games. He posted four double-doubles, and had 15 points, 17 rebounds and four blocks versus Washington. He was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team.

Professional career Sampson was selected by the Utah Jazz in the second round (47th overall) of the 2002 NBA draft. He was immediately traded by the Jazz to the Orlando Magic, and then again by the Magic to the Milwaukee Bucks on draft night. He signed with the Bucks on September 30, 2002, but was waived on July 10, 2003, after one season.

On July 24, 2003, Sampson signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

On October 1, 2007, Sampson signed with the Dallas Mavericks. In December 2007, he signed with Liaoning Panpan Hunters of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) for the rest of the season. In April 2008, he signed with Zain of the Jordanian Premier Basketball League for the rest of the season. Sampson left Smart Gilas in January 2010. He left the team in December 2010. He appeared in two games for the Legends to start the 2011–12 NBA D-League season He was waived by the Celtics on December 22, prior to the start of the 2011–12 NBA season. He was waived by the Legends on January 9, 2012.

Personal life Sampson is the cousin of former NBA All-Star, Ralph Sampson.