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Utah Jazz: Al Jefferson may finally be in running for All-Star spot

Found January 10, 2012 on Salt Lake Tribune:
PLAYERS: Al Jefferson
TEAMS: Utah Jazz

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Utah Jazz: Al Jefferson may finally be in running for All-Star spot By Brian T. Smith The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jan 10, 2012 10:02PM MDT During the first few years of his career, Jazz center Al Jefferson dreamed about it. Maybe, one day, he would be selected as an NBA All-Star. Maybe he would be recognized — picked out of the pack and placed in the spotlight. Then the losses piled up. Losing seasons in Boston, lost years in Minnesota. Now, if the Jazz keep winning during January and Jefferson keeps producing, the eight-year veteran could finally be in the running for an All-Star spot. He entered the game Tuesday against Cleveland... Copyright 2011 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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