Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Jeremy Lamb:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jeremy Emmanuel Lamb
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 30, 1992
  • Hometown: Norcross, Georgia, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
  • Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: #3, #26 (varied with teams)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School:
    • Norcross High School (Norcross, Georgia)
  • College: University of Connecticut (UConn Huskies) (2010–2012)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 12th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Oklahoma City Thunder (2012–2015)
    • Charlotte Hornets (2015–2019)
    • Indiana Pacers (2019–2022)
    • Sacramento Kings (2022)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Jeremy Lamb has one child.
  • Siblings:
    • Jeremy is one of four siblings, including his brother Zach Lamb, who also played college basketball.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jeremy Lamb’s player archetype was that of a long, shot-making scoring wing: an off-ball scorer who could also flow into pull-ups and secondary creation, using his rangy frame, smooth athleticism, and plus length to get clean looks from the mid-range and perimeter. Defensively, he projected best as a length-based perimeter defender who could bother guards and wings across multiple spots, though his thin build limited him against stronger matchups and through contact. Offensively, Lamb was most effective as a shooting guard who thrived on curls, spot-ups, movement shooting, and opportunistic dribble scoring rather than as a primary table-setter. Physically, his combination of 6-foot-5 size, long wingspan, quickness, and leaping ability gave him the look of a modern two-way wing, and his overall play style blended fluid scoring instincts, touch, and composure with a lean frame that shaped both his strengths and limitations. (NBADraft)

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Jeremy Lamb – NBADraft.net
Bleacher Report — It’s Time for Jeremy Lamb to Land Key Role with OKC Thunder
Bleacher Report — Golden State Warriors: Best Players to Gamble on in the 2012 NBA Draft