Tayshaun Prince is a retired professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 14 seasons. He was born on February 28, 1980, in Compton, California, and attended the University of Kentucky, where he played college basketball for four years.
Prince was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2002 NBA draft, and he quickly established himself as a key player on the team. He was known for his versatility, athleticism, and defensive skills, and he helped the Pistons win the NBA championship in 2004.
Over the course of his career, Prince played for several other NBA teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics, and Minnesota Timberwolves. He was a consistent performer throughout his career, averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
One of Prince's most memorable moments came during the 2004 NBA playoffs, when he made a spectacular block on Indiana Pacers player Reggie Miller in the closing seconds of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The block helped secure a victory for the Pistons and is considered one of the greatest defensive plays in NBA history.
Prince was also known for his international basketball career, representing the United States in several international competitions. He won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and a bronze medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship.
In addition to his basketball career, Prince was also known for his philanthropic work. He established the Tayshaun Prince Foundation in 2004, which provides support and resources to underprivileged children and families in his hometown of Compton, California.
Prince retired from professional basketball in 2016 and has since worked as a special assistant to the general manager for the Memphis Grizzlies. He is widely regarded as one of the best defensive players of his generation and a key contributor to the success of the Detroit Pistons during the early 2000s.
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