Last Updated on March 3, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here are the details for Tayshaun Prince:
- Full Name: Tayshaun Durell Prince
- Nickname: The Palace Prince
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born February 28, 1980
- Hometown: Compton, California, USA
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
- Weight: 212 pounds (96 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 2 inches (218 cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Number: 22 (Detroit Pistons), 21 (Memphis Grizzlies), 12 (Boston Celtics), 12 (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Position: Small Forward
- High School: Dominguez High School (Compton, California)
- College: University of Kentucky (Kentucky Wildcats)
- NBA Draft: 2002 NBA Draft, 1st round (23rd overall pick) by the Detroit Pistons
- Teams Played For:
- Detroit Pistons (2002–2013)
- Memphis Grizzlies (2013–2015)
- Boston Celtics (2015)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2015–2016)
- Championship Rings: 1 (2004 with the Detroit Pistons)
- Kids: Known to have two sons.
- Siblings: Tayshaun has an older brother, Tommy, and two sisters, Tamiyka and Taysha.
- Retirement Age: 35 years old
- Retirement Year: 2015-16 (with Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Net Worth: Tayshaun Prince Contract History
Fun Facts
- Tayshaun Prince was renowned for his defensive prowess, versatility, and clutch plays, particularly during his time with the Detroit Pistons.
- He was a key member of their 2004 championship team and was famous for his iconic block on Reggie Miller during the 2004 Eastern Conference Finals.
- Prince was also a member of the USA Basketball team that won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.