Jameer Nelson

Jameer Lamar Nelson Sr. (born February 9, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player who serves as general manager for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Saint Joseph's Hawks, where he was named national college player of the year in 2004. Drafted 20th overall in the 2004 NBA draft, Nelson spent the first ten years of his NBA career with the Orlando Magic. In 2009, he was named an All-Star and made an appearance in the NBA Finals with the Magic. He has also played for the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons.

Jameer Nelson
Nelson with the Orlando Magic in 2011
Delaware Blue Coats
PositionGeneral manager
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1982-02-09) February 9, 1982
Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolChester (Chester, Pennsylvania)
CollegeSaint Joseph's (2000–2004)
NBA draft2004: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Playing career2004–2018
PositionPoint guard
Number14, 28, 1, 41
Career history
20042014Orlando Magic
2014Dallas Mavericks
2014–2015Boston Celtics
20152017Denver Nuggets
2017–2018New Orleans Pelicans
2018Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points9,940 (11.3 ppg)
Rebounds2,595 (3.0 rpg)
Assists4,508 (5.1 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA U21 World Championship
2001 SaitamaTeam
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