Last Updated on January 29, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Jameer Nelson is a retired American professional basketball player known for his tenure as a point guard in the NBA. Below is an overview of his personal background and professional career:
- Full Name: Jameer Nelson
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: February 9, 1982
- Hometown: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
- Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
- Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches (191cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
- Jersey Number: 14
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: Chester High School, Chester, Pennsylvania
- College: Saint Joseph’s University
- NBA Draft: 2004, 1st round, 20th overall pick by the Denver Nuggets
- Teams Played For:
- Orlando Magic (2004–2014)
- Dallas Mavericks (2014)
- Boston Celtics (2014–2015)
- Denver Nuggets (2015–2017)
- New Orleans Pelicans (2017–2018)
- Detroit Pistons (2018)
- Championship Rings: None
- Children: Jameer Nelson Jr.
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Career Highlights:
- NBA All-Star (2009)
- Consensus First-Team All-American (2004)
- Bob Cousy Award (2004)
- Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2004)
Personal Background:
Jameer Nelson was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, where he attended Chester High School. He played college basketball at Saint Joseph’s University, leading the team to an undefeated regular season in 2003–2004. Nelson was drafted 20th overall in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Orlando Magic, where he spent the majority of his career. His son, Jameer Nelson Jr., is also a basketball player.