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• Jameer Nelson is a point guard for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association.

  Nelson injured his right shoulder during a February 2, 2009, game against the Dallas Mavericks. An MRI revealed a torn labrum.CBSSports.com: MRI Exam Shows Torn Labrum for Magic's Nelson Nelson underwent corrective surgery on February 19, 2009, and will miss the rest of the 2008-2009 season.CBSSports.com: Magic's Nelson has Season-ending Shoulder Surgery

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: February 9 1982
  2. Birthplace: Chester, Pennsylvania
  3. Height: 6'0"
  4. Weight: 190 lbs
  5. Position: Guard
  6. High school: Chester High School
  7. College: Saint Joseph's University
  8. Draft year: 2004
  9. Appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 2004
  10. One son, Jameer Jr.

• Early Life

  Jameer Nelson was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, on February 9, 1982, and went on to attend Chester High School. He continued his education at Saint Joseph's University. He played 125 games with St. Joseph's, averaging 16.8 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game and 2.05 steals per game. Nelson was honored for his play with the National Player of the Year Award for the 2003-2004 season.

  In 2004, Nelson was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the twentieth pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Jameer Nelson

• Pro Career

  After the draft, Nelson was traded to the Orlando Magic. In his first season with the team, Nelson averaged 8.7 points and three assists per game. After the season, he was named to the 2004-2005 all-rookie second team. As of 2008, Nelson has career averages of 11.7 points, 3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.NBA.com: Jameer Nelson

• Jameer Nelson Timeline

  • February 9, 1982: Born
  • 2004: Drafted by Denver Nuggets
  • 2004: Traded to Orlando Magic

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