Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Tayshaun Prince:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Tayshaun Durell Prince
  • Nickname: The Palace Prince
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 28, 1980
  • Hometown: Compton, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 212 pounds (96 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 2 inches (218 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: 22 (Detroit Pistons), 21 (Memphis Grizzlies), 12 (Boston Celtics), 12 (Minnesota Timberwolves)
  • Position: Small Forward
  • High School: Dominguez High School (Compton, California)
  • College: University of Kentucky (Kentucky Wildcats)
  • NBA Draft: 2002 NBA Draft, 1st round (23rd overall pick) by the Detroit Pistons
  • Teams Played For:
    • Detroit Pistons (2002–2013)
    • Memphis Grizzlies (2013–2015)
    • Boston Celtics (2015)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (2015–2016)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2004 with the Detroit Pistons)
  • Kids: Known to have two sons.
  • Siblings: Tayshaun has an older brother, Tommy, and two sisters, Tamiyka and Taysha.
  • Retirement Age: 35 years old
  • Retirement Year: 2015-16 (with Minnesota Timberwolves)
  • Net Worth: Tayshaun Prince Contract History

Tayshaun Prince’s archetype was that of a long, cerebral two-way wing, a rangy perimeter forward whose value came from defensive versatility, connective offense, and calm decision-making more than high-volume scoring. Defensively, he operated as a disruptive stopper who could take tough wing assignments, use his length to contest shots and passing lanes, and make instinctive help rotations, while offensively he fit as a low-maintenance complementary scorer and secondary playmaker who moved the ball, cut intelligently, finished opportunistically, and knocked down enough perimeter shots to keep defenses honest. Physically, Prince stood out with a lean 6-foot-9 frame and unusual reach for a wing, and his play style was smooth, unselfish, and understated, built around timing, feel, and positional intelligence rather than flash. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Tayshaun Prince was renowned for his defensive prowess, versatility, and clutch plays, particularly during his time with the Detroit Pistons.
  • He was a key member of their 2004 championship team and was famous for his iconic block on Reggie Miller during the 2004 Eastern Conference Finals.
  • Prince was also a member of the USA Basketball team that won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Sources:

NBA.com — Tayshaun Prince | Forward | Detroit Pistons
NBA.com — Roster Review | Tayshaun Prince | Minnesota Timberwolves
ESPN — How six teams have stopped LeBron James in the NBA playoffs
ESPN — Page2 – We’re hungry for seconds
NBA.com — Pistons All-Time Forwards