 Telfair holding his new Timberwolves jersey during his first stint with them in 2007 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9, 1985 New York City, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Abraham Lincoln (Brooklyn, New York) |
| NBA draft | 2004: 1st round, 13th overall pick |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Playing career | 2004–2017 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 31, 30, 3, 13 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2006 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2006–2007 | Boston Celtics |
| 2007–2009 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2009–2010 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2010 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2010–2011 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2011–2013 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2013 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2013–2014 | Tianjin Ronggang |
| 2014 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2014–2015 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| 2016–2017 | Fujian Sturgeons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Sebastian Telfair (born June 9, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and the Chinese Basketball Association. Telfair was picked thirteenth overall in the 2004 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers on the heels of an eminent high school career playing for Abraham Lincoln in Brooklyn. He had committed to the University of Louisville during his senior year, but decided to turn professional instead.[1][2] Telfair is the cousin of former NBA player Stephon Marbury.[3]
- ^ Telfair selects NBA over Louisville - recruiting - ESPN
- ^ "Pitino says Telfair will not play at Louisville". Scout.com (Louisville "edition"). April 6, 2004. Archived from the original on May 22, 2006.
- ^ "Sebastian Telfair draft bio". Archived from the original on February 24, 2017.