Jeff Teague

Basketball player with NBA All-Star honors

Jeff Teague - Basketball player with NBA All-Star honors
Born

June 10th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional basketball player played as a point guard in the NBA. Entered the league after being selected 19th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Played a key role in aiding the Hawks to achieve significant playoff success. Served as the starting point guard during the 2015-2016 season, leading to an NBA All-Star selection. Played for several teams, including the Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Indiana Pacers, and concluded a career spanning over a decade in the league.

Selected 19th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft

Named to the NBA All-Star team in 2016

Helped the Atlanta Hawks reach the Eastern Conference Finals in 2015

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