Last Updated on April 19, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

  • Full Name: Ben McLemore
  • Nickname: B-Mac
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: February 11, 1993
  • Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US)
  • Jersey Number:
    • #23 — Kansas Jayhawks
    • #16 — Sacramento Kings
    • #23 — Memphis Grizzlies
    • #23 — Houston Rockets
    • #7 — Los Angeles Lakers
    • #23 — Portland Trail Blazers
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Wellston High School (Missouri); Oak Hill Academy (Virginia)
  • College: Kansas Jayhawks (2012–2013)
  • NBA Draft: 2013 — Round 1, Pick 7 — Sacramento Kings
  • Player Archetype: Athletic floor-spacing shooting guard
  • Primary Offensive Role: Catch-and-shoot perimeter scorer, transition finisher
  • Defensive Role: Perimeter wing defender (limited consistency)
  • Play Style: Off-ball scorer who thrives on spot-ups, cuts, and open-floor athleticism
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right-handed
  • Athletic Profile: Explosive leaper, strong straight-line speed, above-average vertical athlete
  • Recruiting Status: 5-star recruit (top-tier junior college transfer)
  • Draft Status Detail: One-and-done prospect; widely projected lottery pick due to elite shooting and athletic upside
  • Injury Status Category: Moderate Risk — minor recurring injuries and inconsistency impacting availability but no major long-term damage
  • Career Stage: Journeyman veteran (post-prime rotational scorer)
  • Comparison Style: Athletic shooting guard reliant on perimeter scoring and vertical explosiveness
  • Comparable Players:
    • Ray Allen — elite shooting archetype baseline comparison
    • Gerald Green — athletic scorer with streaky shooting
    • Terrence Ross — modern 3-and-D scorer with volatility
  • Teams Played For:
    • Sacramento Kings (2013–2017)
    • Memphis Grizzlies (2017–2018)
    • Houston Rockets (2019–2021)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2022)
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Parents: Sonya Reid (mother)
  • Children: Not publicly documented
  • Siblings: Multiple siblings (including brother Ben McLemore Jr. references vary)

Ben McLemore’s player archetype is that of an athletic floor-spacing shooting guard, built around perimeter scoring and vertical explosiveness rather than shot creation. Defensively, he typically fills a basic wing containment role but has struggled with consistency and awareness on that end. Offensively, he operates primarily as a catch-and-shoot threat and transition finisher, leveraging his quick release and leaping ability. Physically, McLemore combines a strong frame with above-the-rim athleticism and long arms, which supports his finishing and shooting mechanics. His overall play style centers on off-ball movement, spot-up shooting, and opportunistic scoring bursts, making him a streak-dependent contributor who can swing games when his jumper is falling.

Sources:
Basketball Reference — Ben McLemore Stats
NBA.com — Ben McLemore Player Profile
ESPN — Ben McLemore Bio