Jamaal Tinsley

Guide Note

Jamaal Tinsley is a point guard with the NBA Indiana Pacers.

Fast Facts

1. Full Name: Jamaal Lee Tinsley
2. Birthdate: February 28, 1978
3. Birth place: Brooklyn, New York
4. Height: 6'3"
5. Weight: 185 lbs
6. Position: Point Guard
7. High School: Samuel J. Tilden
8. College: Mount San Jacinto College, Iowa State
9. 2001: Named Big 12 Player of the Year
10. 2001: Drafted 27th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies and traded to the Indiana Pacers
11. Wears a size 13 basketball shoe

Jamaal Lee Tinsley was born in Brooklyn, New York State on February 28, 1978. He would attend several high schools, but would not graduate due to peer pressure, bad grades, and poor decisions. He would eventually earn his GED and attend Mount Jacinto College and then Iowa State University where in 2000 he would help lead the team to the Elite Eight. He then declared himself eligible for the 2001 NBA Draft.

Tinsley was drafted with the 27th pick in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies. He was then traded to the Indianapolis Pacers. In his rookie season he would be named the starting point guard. He would establish himself as an elite player, helping the team advance to the 2004 Eastern Conference finals, and in recent years as a crucial piece to the Pacers franchise as they attempt to rebuild.

• February 28, 1978: Born
• 2001: Drafted 27th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies; Traded to the Indiana Pacers
• 2004: Signed a six-year contract extension with the Indiana Pacers