JaKarr Sampson Agrees To Contract With Al Kuwait

Sampson, 31, is 6-foot-7 and spent last season in China. He last played in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers during the 2020-21 season. He has also spent time with the Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets, appearing in 236 games since 2014.

Sampson carries NBA career averages of 5.2 points and 2.7 rebounds, shooting 47.1 percent from the field.

A native of Cleveland, he played high school basketball at Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, the alma mater of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Sampson played collegiately at St. John’s. He has also played professionally in the G League and Italy.

“Scouts describe him as a versatile player who can play multiple positions,” Hamid Addasi wrote. “He has great speed and agility, allowing him to make quick plays and cover a lot of ground. His decision-making skills are top-notch, and he has a high basketball IQ.

“He excels in creating mismatches and exploiting the gaps between defenders and is a team player who communicates well and can lead by example. During games, he shows a high level of intensity and competitiveness. Overall, he is a well-rounded player with a lot of potential. A long, athletic, slashing scorer excels at both offense and defense, known for being a noted shot-blocker and prolific rebounder on both ends of the court.”

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