The father of former ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats and NBA standout Richard Jefferson was killed Wednesday in a drive-by shooting in Compton, California, .Ìý
Richard Jefferson Sr., 65, was shot outside a liquor store, TMZ reported.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department told ESPN on Thursday that investigators are unsure of the motive at this time.
The younger Jefferson was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Phoenix with his mother, Meekness LeCato, after his parents split. He attended Moon Valley High School and the UA before becoming the No. 13 overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft.
Jefferson has played in the league ever since, logging time with the Nets, Bucks, Spurs, Warriors, Jazz, Mavericks, Cavaliers and Nuggets. He spent last season in Denver, averaging 1.5 points and 8.2 minutes per game. He is currently a free agent.Ìý
