Theo Pinson facts for kids
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Pinson with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |||||||||||
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| Born | November 5, 1995 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College | North Carolina (2014–2018) | ||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Undrafted | ||||||||||
| Pro career | 2018–present | ||||||||||
| League | Baloncesto Superior Nacional | ||||||||||
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| 2018–2020 | Brooklyn Nets | ||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | →Long Island Nets | ||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | New York Knicks | ||||||||||
| 2021 | Maine Celtics | ||||||||||
| 2021–2023 | Dallas Mavericks | ||||||||||
| 2022 | →Texas Legends | ||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Texas Legends | ||||||||||
| 2025–present | Mets de Guaynabo | ||||||||||
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Theo Pinson, born on November 5, 1995, is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Mets de Guaynabo team in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall, Theo was a key player. He was the starting shooting guard for the Tar Heels team that won the NCAA championship in 2017.
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Theo Pinson's Early Basketball Years
Theo Pinson grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina. He started his high school basketball journey at Oak Ridge Military Academy. Later, he moved to Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point. There, he played alongside another future NBA player, Harry Giles III.
High School Achievements
In his final year of high school, Theo was named a McDonald's All-American. This is a big honor for young basketball players. In 2011, he joined the USA Basketball U16 team. With this team, he won a gold medal. His future college teammate, Justin Jackson, was also on that team.
Theo Pinson's College Career
Theo Pinson played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. His time in college started with some challenges.
Overcoming Injuries in College
During his first year, Theo broke a bone in his left foot. This injury made him miss 14 games. In his junior year, he broke the same bone, but this time in his right foot. He missed the first 16 games of that season.
Key Player for the Tar Heels
Even with injuries, Theo was very important to his team. He was known for his great passing, strong defense, and leadership. He also had a fun personality and was known for playing pranks. His skills helped the Tar Heels reach the National Championship Title Games two years in a row. In 2017, his amazing pass helped set up the game-winning shot against Kentucky. This play helped his team win the championship. In his senior year, he averaged 10.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
Theo Pinson's Professional Journey
After college, Theo Pinson began his professional basketball career. He was not chosen in the 2018 NBA draft, but he still found a way to play in the NBA.
Playing for the Brooklyn Nets (2018–2020)
Theo joined the Brooklyn Nets for the 2018 NBA Summer League. He played well, averaging 11.2 points per game. In August 2018, he signed a special contract with the Nets. This meant he would play for both the Nets and their minor league team, the Long Island Nets.
He made his NBA debut on October 20, 2018. In April 2019, the Nets gave him a full NBA contract. He even played in the playoffs, scoring 9 points in his first postseason game. In December 2019, he started playing more minutes for the Nets. However, in June 2020, the Nets decided to let him go.
Time with the New York Knicks (2020–2021)
Just three days after leaving the Nets, Theo was picked up by the New York Knicks. He signed a new contract with them in November 2020. This contract also allowed him to play for their minor league team, the Westchester Knicks.
Playing for the Maine Celtics (2021)
In 2021, Theo joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the Summer League. Later, he signed with the Boston Celtics, but he was waived before the season started. He then joined the Maine Celtics as an affiliate player. He played well, averaging 16.4 points, 4.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.
Dallas Mavericks and Texas Legends (2021–2024)
In December 2021, Theo signed a short-term contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He played well enough to sign a second short-term contract. Then, in January 2022, he signed a two-way contract with the Mavericks.
He re-signed with the Mavericks in July 2022. In the last game of the 2022–23 season, he achieved his first "triple-double." This means he had double-digit numbers in three different stats (points, rebounds, and assists). In October 2023, Theo rejoined the Texas Legends, the Mavericks' minor league team.
In January 2025, Theo Pinson announced he was stepping away from professional basketball. He wanted to spend more time with his family and start a career in broadcasting.
Return to Basketball with Mets de Guaynabo (2025–Present)
In May 2025, Theo Pinson decided to return to basketball. He signed with the Mets de Guaynabo team in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Brooklyn | 18 | 0 | 11.7 | .342 | .261 | .864 | 2.0 | 1.2 | .3 | .0 | 4.5 |
| 2019–20 | Brooklyn | 33 | 0 | 11.1 | .290 | .188 | .938 | 1.6 | 1.7 | .5 | .1 | 3.6 |
| 2020–21 | New York | 17 | 0 | 2.0 | .111 | .000 | .000 | .3 | .1 | .0 | .0 | .1 |
| 2021–22 | Dallas | 19 | 0 | 7.8 | .359 | .333 | 1.000 | 1.1 | .9 | .3 | .1 | 2.5 |
| 2022–23 | Dallas | 40 | 1 | 8.1 | .356 | .355 | .846 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .2 | .0 | 2.4 |
| Career | 127 | 1 | 8.5 | .320 | .261 | .902 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .3 | .1 | 2.7 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019 | Brooklyn | 3 | 0 | 7.3 | .375 | .429 | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | .7 | .0 | 3.0 |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 7.3 | .375 | .429 | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | .7 | .0 | 3.0 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | North Carolina | 24 | 1 | 12.5 | .368 | .269 | .611 | 3.0 | 1.5 | .6 | .2 | 2.8 |
| 2015–16 | North Carolina | 40 | 7 | 18.7 | .420 | .290 | .636 | 3.2 | 2.9 | .6 | .3 | 4.8 |
| 2016–17 | North Carolina | 21 | 13 | 23.8 | .381 | .237 | .702 | 4.6 | 3.7 | .9 | .2 | 6.1 |
| 2017–18 | North Carolina | 37 | 37 | 29.7 | .473 | .226 | .818 | 6.5 | 5.1 | 1.1 | .5 | 10.3 |
| Career | 122 | 58 | 21.7 | .431 | .257 | .734 | 4.4 | 3.4 | .8 | .3 | 6.3 | |
See also
In Spanish: Theo Pinson para niños
