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• National Basketball Association point guard Jamaal Tinsley is under contract with the Indiana Pacers.

  Tinsley has not played with the Pacers in the 2008-2009 season, despite having two years left on his contract with the team. The NBA Players Association is expected to file a grievance against the Pacers in February of 2009 on behalf of Tinsley in an attempt to resolve the situation.CBSSports.com: Agent: Union to File Grievance on Behalf of Exiled Tinsley

• Fast Facts

  1. Full Name: Jamaal Lee Tinsley
  2. Birthdate: February 28, 1978
  3. Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
  4. Height: 6'3"
  5. Weight: 185 lbs
  6. Position: Point guard
  7. High School: Samuel J. Tilden
  8. Colleges: Mount San Jacinto College, Iowa State University
  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

• Early Life

  Jamaal Lee Tinsley was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 28, 1978. He attended several high schools, but would not graduate. 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.NBA.com: Jamaal Tinsley

• Pro Career

  Tinsley was drafted with the 27th pick in the 2001 NBA draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies. He was then traded to the Indiana 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.NBA.com: Jamaal Tinsley

• Jamaal Tinsley Timeline

  • 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

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