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2011-12 Statistics
Born:
Feb 28, 1978
Height:
6-3 / 1.91
Weight:
197 lbs. / 89.4 kg.
College:
Iowa State
Years Pro:
8
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Born Feb. 28, 1978 in Brookyln, NY… Full name is Jamaal Lee Tinsley… Nicknamed “Mel”… Has seven siblings – three brothers and four sisters… Has one child, Jamaal Jr… Participated in the 1996 Nike Invitational… Grew up playing in New York City’s Rucker League, which has produced such stars such as Hall of Famer “Dr. J” Julius Erving, Connie Hawkins, Ed “Booger” Smith and Earl “The Goat” Manigault… Featured in the documentary “On Hallowed Ground,” chronicling the league… Also appeared in the movie “Soul to the Hole”… Lists “Speed” as his favorite movie… Fish is his favorite food… Favorite musical artist is Jay-Z… Heroes growing up included Isiah Thomas, Rod Strickland and Mark Jackson… Wears a size 13 basketball shoe. |
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