Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of James Posey:

Player Profile

  • 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 Archetype / Play Style

James Posey was widely regarded as a dependable 3-and-D forward archetype, valued for defense, effort, and timely perimeter shooting. On defense he often took on wing assignments, using length and positioning to bother scorers while fitting into team-oriented defensive schemes. Offensively, Posey’s role was typically straightforward, focusing on spot-up three-point shooting, spacing the floor, and making quick decisions with the ball rather than creating his own offense. Physically he brought a long, athletic 6-foot-8 frame, which helped him guard multiple positions and compete on the boards. Overall, his play style reflected a disciplined role player who contributed through defense, floor spacing, and reliable effort in structured lineups.