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2006-'07: The breakout season

Last update: November 1, 2007 - 6:13 PM

Al Jefferson was drafted out of high school and played sparingly early in his career, averaging only 6.7 and 7.9 points per game as a rookie and second-year player. Last year he became the Celtics' starting center, and his numbers took off.

Games started: 60 • Minutes: 33.6

Points: 16.0 • Field goal percentage: 51.4

Rebounds: 10.9 • Blocks: 1.5

WHEN HE'S AT HIS BEST

A look at Jefferson's season highs from last year:

Minutes: 51, in 124-117 victory over the Wolves

Points: 31, in 118-103 victory over Seattle

Rebounds: 22, in 81-73 loss to Detroit

Blocks: five (twice) • Assists: five (twice)

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