Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information about Jordan Farmar:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jordan Robert Farmar
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 30, 1986
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, California
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
  • Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Number: Wore #1, #2, and #5 during his career
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Taft High School, Woodland Hills, California
  • College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • NBA Draft: 2006, 1st Round, 26th pick overall by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Lakers
    • New Jersey Nets
    • Anadolu Efes (Turkey)
    • Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)
    • Los Angeles Clippers
    • Sacramento Kings
    • Memphis Grizzlies
  • Championship Rings: 2 (2009, 2010 with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids: Yes, Farmar has two daughters.
  • Siblings: Not widely documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jordan Farmar’s player archetype was that of a change-of-pace playmaking guard, a quick 6-foot-2 floor general who thrived as a second-unit organizer, secondary scorer, and tempo-pushing ball-handler rather than a physically dominant lead creator. Defensively, he fit best as a competitive point-of-attack guard who relied more on activity, anticipation, and effort than size, while offensively he was at his strongest probing off the dribble, creating for teammates, pushing the break, and mixing in perimeter shooting. His physical traits pointed to a smaller, agile backcourt profile, and his play style was built on speed, feel, vision, and offensive spark, which made him especially useful as an energetic rotation guard who could lift pace and stabilize bench units. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • He is known for his role as a backup point guard on the Lakers’ championship-winning teams in 2009 and 2010.
  • After retiring from basketball, he has been involved in community service and philanthropic efforts.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Jordan Farmar Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBADraft.net — Jordan Farmar