Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of Jeff Teague:
- Full Name: Jeffrey Demarco Teague
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born June 10, 1988
- Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
- Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
- Shoe Size: US size 13
- Number: Most notably wore 0 and 55
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: Pike High School in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Teague was a standout player, earning first-team all-state honors.
- College: Wake Forest University (2007–2009)
- Averaged 18.8 points per game in his sophomore season and earned second-team All-American honors.
- NBA Draft: Selected 19th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
- Teams Played For:
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- Atlanta Hawks (2009–2016, 2020–2021)
- Indiana Pacers (2016–2017)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2017–2020)
- Boston Celtics (2020–2021)
- Milwaukee Bucks (2021)
- Championship Rings: 1 (2021 with the Milwaukee Bucks).
- Kids: Teague has kept his personal life private, with no public information about children.
- Siblings:
- Has an older brother, Marquis Teague, who also played in the NBA.
Fun Facts
- NBA All-Star (2015): Recognized for his role as the floor leader of the Hawks during a 60-win season.
- NBA Champion (2021): Won a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Known for his speed, court vision, and ability to finish at the rim.
- Career averages: 12.2 points, 5.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.