New Jersey Nets Jefferson on bench for game with Detroit Pistons.
Injured New Jersey Nets forward Richard Jefferson (R) talks with injured teammate Brian Scalabrine (L) during a time out in the first half of their game with the Detroit Pistons in their NBA game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 11, 2005. The Nets announced Jefferson would miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine RFS