Since announcing his retirement from the NBA just over a month ago, Richard Jefferson is back where it all began. The 17-year pro, who spent seven seasons with the Nets from his 2001 rookie year to 2008, has transitioned into his new role as a Nets game and studio analyst with YES Network.



Jefferson ranked top 10 in games played, minutes played, field goals, 3-pointers, free throws, rebounds, assists, points, true shooting percentage and win shares in Nets franchise history. While with New Jersey, the team made consecutive Finals appearances in his first two seasons and the playoffs in each of his first six seasons.



The day after working Brooklyn’s 120-107 loss to Miami at Barclays Center, Jefferson took a trip down memory lane with The Athletic. The 38-year-old spoke​​ at length about his draft-day trade to the Nets, playing with Jason Kidd and Vince Carter, clubbing in New York, playing for Gregg Popovich and Ty Lue and...