Indiana Pacers center Al Jefferson (25) shoots as Utah Jazz guard Joe Johnson (6) guards him during a basketball game at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. The Jazz lost 94-109.
SALT LAKE CITY — Big Al Jefferson is a country boy from the backwoods of Mississippi.
At 33 years old, the Indiana Pacers center is now considered a veteran, but three seasons of experiencing the mountains of Salt Lake City contributed to his long-term success in the league.
He celebrated birthdays No. 26, 27 and 28 in a No.