Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Raymond Felton:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Raymond Bernard Felton Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth (DOB): June 26, 1984
  • Hometown: Marion, South Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m)
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m)
  • Shoe Size: Around 12 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Under Armour HOVR Havoc Low, Under Armour Heat Seeker, Under Armour Drive 4
  • Jersey Number(s): 2, 5, 20
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Latta High School (Latta, South Carolina)
  • College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (North Carolina Tar Heels) (2002–2005)
  • NBA Draft: 2005, 1st Round, 5th Overall Pick (by the Charlotte Bobcats)
  • Teams Played For:
  • NBA Championship Rings: 0
  • Notable Achievements:
    • NCAA Champion (2005) with North Carolina
    • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2006)
  • Kids: Has at least one child
  • Siblings: Charmaine Felton, Juvonna Felton

Player Archetype / Play Style

Raymond Felton’s player archetype was that of a power-driven floor-general, a sturdy lead guard who blended pace, penetration, and playmaking while also carrying enough scoring punch to pressure defenses himself. Defensively, he was a competitive point-of-attack guard who used his strong frame and quick hands to stay involved on the ball, while offensively he operated as a pick-and-roll organizer, transition creator, and streaky pull-up shooter who could collapse the lane, find teammates, and score in bunches when he got downhill. At 6’1″ and 205 pounds, Felton was compact, broad-shouldered, and physically tough for a guard, and that build helped shape a play style built on speed, strength, ball control, and an aggressive tempo rather than finesse alone. His game was at its best when he was attacking early, keeping the offense moving, and using his burst and toughness to dictate the rhythm from the backcourt.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Raymond Felton include Kyle Lowrie.

Sources:
NBA.com — Raymond Felton | Guard | Charlotte Bobcats | NBA.com
Basketball-Reference.com — Raymond Felton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
DraftExpress — Raymond Felton NBA Draft Scouting Report