Jeff Foster
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| Player information | ||
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| Full name | Jeffrey Douglas Foster | |
| birthday | January 16, 1977 | |
| place of birth | San Antonio , United States | |
| size | 211 cm | |
| Weight | 113 kg | |
| position |
Center / Power Forward |
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| college | Texas State | |
| NBA draft | 1999 , 21st pick, Golden State Warriors | |
| Clubs as active | ||
1999-2012 Indiana Pacers
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Jeffrey Douglas "Jeff" Foster (born January 16, 1977 in San Antonio , Texas ) is a retired American basketball player .
NBA
Foster was selected after four years at Texas State University in the 1999 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors in 21st place and shortly thereafter transferred to the Indiana Pacers . Foster played for the Pacers for 13 years and ended his career there. He reached the NBA final with the Pacers in his rookie season. During his time in Indianapolis , he was considered a hardworking player who brought energy and rebounds . Between 2003 and 2006 he was also the starting center of the Pacers several times. His last years were marked by injuries, so that he was used less and less.
In 2012 he ended his career due to chronic back problems. In 764 games for the Pacers, Foster averaged 4.9 points and 6.9 rebounds.
Individual evidence
Web links
- Jeff Foster - player profile on NBA.com
- Jeff Foster - player profile on basketball-reference.com
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Foster, Jeff |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Foster. Jeffrey Douglas (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American basketball player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 16, 1977 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | San Antonio , Texas |