Sebastian Telfair

Categories: Sports | Athletes | Basketball | NBA Players
    • Born: June 9, 1985
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
    • Height: 6'0"
    • Weight: 175 lbs
    • Position: Guard
    • High school: Abraham Lincoln High School
    • Draft year: 2004
    • Subject of 2005 documentary Through the Fire

  • Sebastian Telfair is a professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association.

  • Early Life

    Sebastian Telfair was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 9, 1985, and he went on to attend Abraham Lincoln High School. In 2004, Telfair decided to forgo college and declare himself eligible fo the NBA draft. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 13th pick in the draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Sebastian Telfair

  • Pro Career

    In his first season with the Trail Blazers, Telfair averaged 6.8 points and 3.3 assists in 68 games. In 2006, he was traded to the Boston Celtics, then the following season he was traded again, this time to the Minnesota Timberwolves. As of 2008, Telfair has career averages of 7.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 23.7 minutes per game.NBA.com: Sebastian Telfair

  • Weapons Charges

    In April of 2007, Telfair was arrested after police found a loaded gun in his car. Telfair later pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon and was sentenced to three years probation. On October 14, 2008, the NBA gave Telfair a three-game suspension for the incident.

  • Sebastian Telfair Timeline

    • June 9, 1985: Born
    • 2005: Drafted by Portland Trail Blazers
    • 2006: Traded to Boston Celtics
    • 2008: Traded to Minnesota Timberwolves

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