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Jeff Teague

Teague with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2019
[[Pike Red Devils|Pike Red Devils]]
Head coach
Personal information
Born	(1988-06-10) June 10, 1988 (age 37) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
High school	Pike (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Wake Forest (2007–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career	2009–2021
Coaching career	2023–present
League	Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference
Career history
As player:
2009–2016	Atlanta Hawks
2016–2017	Indiana Pacers
2017–2020	Minnesota Timberwolves
2020	Atlanta Hawks
2020–2021	Boston Celtics
2021	Milwaukee Bucks
As coach:
2023–present	Pike High School
Career highlights and awards
NBA champion (2021) NBA All-Star (2015) Consensus second-team All-American (2009) Second-team All-ACC (2009) ACC All-Freshman Team (2008)
Career Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference statistics
Points	10,061 (12.2 ppg)
Rebounds	1,989 (2.4 rpg)
Assists	4,585 (5.6 apg)

Jeffrey Demarco Teague (born June 10, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He is now the head coach for Pike High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeff played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for five different teams. He played from 2009 to 2021, including seven seasons with the Atlanta Hawks.

After he stopped playing in 2021, he worked as a scout for the Hawks. Teague played college basketball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He was chosen 19th overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Hawks. He became an NBA All-Star in 2015. He also won an NBA championship in 2021 with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Early Life and High School Basketball

Jeff Teague grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He went to Pike High School. During his senior year in 2006–07, he was a star player. He scored about 22 points and made four assists per game. Experts saw him as a top player. They ranked him as the 9th best point guard in the country.

College Basketball Career

Teague as a college player, 2009

Teague played college basketball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. In his first year (2007–08), he was the second-highest scorer on his team. He scored 13.9 points per game.

In his second year (2008–09), Teague became an All-American player. This was a big honor. He was the first Wake Forest player to get this award since Chris Paul in 2005. He led his team in scoring with 18.8 points per game. He also led in assists and steals. On January 11, 2009, he scored a career-high 34 points. This helped Wake Forest win a close game against North Carolina. In April 2009, Teague decided to enter the NBA draft. He chose to leave college two years early.

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2009–2016)

Starting Out (2009–2011)

The Atlanta Hawks picked Jeff Teague as the 19th player in the 2009 NBA draft. He signed his first contract with the Hawks in July 2009. In his first year (2009–10), he played in 71 games. He showed his skills in the last game of the season. He scored 24 points and made 15 assists. This was a career high for him at the time.

In his second year (2010–11), Teague continued to improve. He scored 24 points in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This tied his career high. During the playoffs, he became a starter for the Hawks. He played very well, averaging 14.8 points and 4.2 assists per game.

Becoming a Star Player (2011–2014)

Teague with the Hawks in January 2012

In the 2011–12 season, Teague started every game for the Hawks. He averaged 12.6 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. He was one of the top players in the NBA for steals. He scored 20 points or more ten times that season.

The 2012–13 season was even better for Teague. He set new career highs with 14.6 points and 7.2 assists per game. He had ten games where he scored at least 20 points and made 10 assists. This was one of the best totals in Hawks history. He also took part in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Skills Challenge.

In the 2013–14 season, Teague scored a career-high 34 points twice. Once against the Cleveland Cavaliers and once against the Toronto Raptors. He was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week in April 2014. This was his first time winning such an award. The Hawks made it to the playoffs, and Teague played great. He scored 29 points in one playoff game.

First All-Star Selection (2014–2016)

On January 29, 2015, Jeff Teague was chosen for his first NBA All-Star Game. This is a huge honor for a basketball player. He helped the Hawks finish first in their conference. In the playoffs, Teague continued to play well. He helped the Hawks win their series against the Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards. He made key plays and assists to help his team win. The Hawks eventually lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

In the 2015–16 season, Teague faced more competition for playing time. He still had a strong season, scoring a season-high 32 points against the Dallas Mavericks. The Hawks made it to the playoffs again, but were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Playing for the Indiana Pacers (2016–2017)

Teague (left) with the Pacers in February 2017, guarding Kyrie Irving.

On July 7, 2016, Teague was traded to his hometown team, the Indiana Pacers. He played his first game for the Pacers on October 26, 2016. He scored 20 points and made eight assists. He scored a season-high 30 points twice that season. Once against the Philadelphia 76ers and once against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On December 30, he made a career-high 17 assists in a game. In the 2016–17 season, Teague started all 82 games for the Pacers.

Playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves (2017–2020)

On July 10, 2017, Teague signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In December 2017, he hurt his left knee and missed some games. He came back in January 2018. Teague helped Minnesota have a winning season and reach the playoffs for the first time since 2004.

In the 2018–19 season, Teague missed games due to a bruised left knee and ankle problems. On December 5, he made a season-high 18 assists in a game. He had surgery on his left ankle in April 2019.

Return to Atlanta (2020)

On January 16, 2020, Teague was traded back to the Atlanta Hawks.

Playing for the Boston Celtics (2020–2021)

On November 30, 2020, Teague signed with the Boston Celtics. He was later traded to the Orlando Magic in March 2021, but was then released.

Winning a Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks (2021)

On April 1, 2021, Teague signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. He joined his former coach from Atlanta, Mike Budenholzer. Teague played in 21 regular season games for the Bucks. On July 20, 2021, the Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals by defeating the Phoenix Suns. This gave Jeff Teague his first NBA championship! He played in all six NBA Finals games.

After Playing: Executive and Coaching Career

On March 9, 2022, the Atlanta Hawks hired Teague as a regional scout. This meant he returned to the team that first drafted him.

On April 27, 2023, it was announced that Jeff Teague would be the new head coach of Pike High School. This is the same high school he graduated from!

NBA Career Statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Personal Life

Jeff Teague's parents are Shawn and Carol Teague. His father, Shawn Teague, also played college basketball. He played for Missouri and Boston University. At Boston University, Shawn played with Drederick Irving, who is the father of NBA star Kyrie Irving.

Jeff has four brothers and sisters. One of his brothers, Marquis, also played basketball in the NBA. Marquis played point guard for the Kentucky Wildcats before being drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2012.

See also

In Spanish: Jeff Teague para niños

• 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans