Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Taurean Prince:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Taurean Waller-Prince
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born March 22, 1994
  • Hometown: San Marcos, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
  • Weight: 218 lbs (99 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 11 in (211 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 14 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #12, #2, #21, #16 (varied throughout his career)
  • Position: Small forward / Power forward
  • High School and College:
    • High School:
      • Earl Warren High School (San Antonio, Texas)
    • College:
      • Baylor University (2012–2016)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Drafted: 12th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz (rights traded to the Atlanta Hawks)
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Atlanta Hawks (2016–2019)
    2. Brooklyn Nets (2019–2021)
    3. Cleveland Cavaliers (2021)
    4. Minnesota Timberwolves (2021–2023)
    5. Los Angeles Lakers (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings:
    • NBA: None yet
  • Kids: Taurean Prince has three children.
  • Siblings: Details about siblings are not widely publicized.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Taurean Prince’s player archetype is a classic 3-and-D wing, a sturdy forward whose value comes from floor spacing, defensive versatility and low-maintenance complementary play rather than high-usage creation. Offensively, he fits best as a spot-up shooter, transition finisher and occasional straight-line driver who keeps the ball moving and punishes defenses when they leave him open, while defensively his role is to guard across the wing spots, absorb physical matchups and contribute within switching or help-heavy schemes instead of operating as a true stopper or rim protector. Physically, Prince brings solid NBA wing size with a strong frame, long reach and enough mobility to defend multiple positions, and his overall style is built on catch-and-shoot offense, connective play, dependable rotation defense and the kind of glue-guy minutes that help lineups function without needing the ball in his hands.

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Taurean Prince
NBA Draft Room — Taurean Prince NBA Draft Scouting Report
Peachtree Hoops — Atlanta Hawks 2018-19 Season Review: Taurean Prince
NBA.com — 2016 NBA Draft Profile: Taurean Prince
Sports Illustrated — 2016 NBA draft: SI’s position rankings