Jamie Feick is retired American

United States

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 professional basketball

Basketball

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 player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers

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 in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 1996 NBA Draft

1996 NBA Draft

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. A 6'9" center from Michigan State University

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, Feick played in five NBA seasons from 1996 to 2001. He played for the Charlotte Hornets, San Antonio Spurs

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, Milwaukee Bucks

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 and New Jersey Nets

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In his NBA career, Feick played in 201 games and scored a total of 911 points. In the lockout-shortened 1999 season

1998-99 NBA season

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, Feick averaged 11 rebounds per game in 26 games for the New Jersey Nets, and on January 20, 2000 recorded 12 points and 25 rebounds in one game. His last games were in the 2000–01 season, when his career was ended by an Achilles' heel

Achilles' heel

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 injury. Oddly enough he remained officially on New Jersey's roster until April 2003 despite the Nets attempting to have his contract terminated as early as June 2002.

He won a high school state championship with Lexington High School in 1991.

External links

• NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
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