Amir Coffey is a professional basketball player from the United States of America, and he plays in the National Basketball Association. Since 2019, he has been playing for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Amir Coffey was born on June 17, 1997, in Hopkins, Minnesota in the United States of America. He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 95 kg. He is right-handed and he is a shooting guard and a small forward.
He is the son of Richard Coffey, a former NBA player. His sister Nia Coffey plays in the WNBA for the San Antonio Stars.
| Team |
Los Angeles Clippers
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| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Height / weight | 2.01 m / 95 kg |
| Born | 17 Jun 1997 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Left Handed |
| Team History | |
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LA Clippers
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2019 - present |
| Agua Caliente Clippers | 2019 - 2022 |
High School and College Career
Coffey attended Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In 2016, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic and he was also named that year’s Minnesota Mr. Basketball.
Professional Career
Coffey went undrafted during the 2019 NBA Draft. Later, he signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. The contract also allowed him to play for the Clippers NBA G League affiliate team, the Agua Caliente Clippers.
In 2022, his contract was converted to a regular one. This time, it was for a three-year contract that was reportedly worth US$11 million.
Career Highlights
- 2019 - Third-team All-Big Ten
- 2017 - Big Ten All-Freshman Team
- 2016 - Minnesota Mr. Basketball
- 2016 - Jordan Brand Classic
