Last Updated on July 1, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of James Posey:
- Full Name: James Mikely Mantell Posey Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: January 13, 1977
- Hometown: Twinsburg, Ohio (born in Cleveland, grew up in Twinsburg)
- Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
- Weight: ~215 lb (97–98 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Number: Wore #41 (most teams), #55 with Houston Rockets, #42 with Miami Heat
- Position: Small forward (also played shooting guard and occasional power forward)
- High School: R.B. Chamberlain High School, Twinsburg, Ohio
- College: Xavier University
- NBA Draft: 1999, Round 1, 18th overall to Denver Nuggets
- Teams Played For (with years):
- Denver Nuggets (1999–2002)
- Houston Rockets (2002–2003)
- Memphis Grizzlies (2003–2005)
- Miami Heat (2005–2007)
- Boston Celtics (2007–2008)
- New Orleans Hornets (2008–2010)
- Indiana Pacers (2010–2011)
- Championship Rings:
- 2006 with Miami Heat
- 2008 with Boston Celtics
- Kids: Has at least one daughter born in 2008, named Jace Posey (per sources)
- Siblings: No public records available about siblings
Player Overview: James Posey was widely known in the NBA not for flashy stats, but for his intangible impact—a player whose contributions often didn’t show up on the box score but were vital to winning. Posey was often tasked with guarding the opposing team’s best wing scorer—whether it was LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, or Vince Carter. Posey was known for physical, no-nonsense defense. He didn’t shy away from contact and thrived in high-pressure matchups. He was rarely out of place. Made the right switches and rotated effectively in team defenses. Especially from the corners, Posey was the early model of today’s “3-and-D” wing who shot a career 3P%: ~34.4% (peaked higher in clutch situations).