Raymond Felton
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| Position | Point guard |
| Height / weight | 1.85 m / 95 kg |
| Born | 26 Jun 1984 (41 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | Felts |
Raymond Felton is an American former professional basketball player who played fourteen seasons in the National Basketball Association. He has played for NBA teams, Charlotte Bobcats, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Raymond Bernard Felton Jr. was born on June 26, 1984, in Marion, South Carolina, United States.He stands 185 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 95 kg. He shot right and played both point guard and shooting guard throughout his career. He is cousins with basketball player Tamir Jackson.
High School and College Career
Felton attended Latta High School in Latta, South Carolina, where he was a standout player.He led his high school to two state championships. During this time, he set state scoring records with 2,992 points and earned numerous accolades, including Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2002), First-team Parade All-American (2002), and South Carolina Mr. Basketball (2002).
He then played college basketball at the University of North Carolina from 2002 to 2005 under head coach Roy Williams.
In his junior year, Felton led the Tar Heels to the 2005 NCAA Championship, earning the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard.
He was also named a Third-team All-American by the Associated Press and First-team All-ACC in 2005. The University of North Carolina honored his jersey number 2.
Professional Career
Selected 5th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2005 NBA Draft, Felton began his professional career with the Bobcats. He then earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2006.Felton spent his first five seasons with Charlotte before joining the New York Knicks in 2010.
Throughout his 14-year NBA career, Felton played for seven different teams, including two stints with the Knicks. He also played for the Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Career Highlights:
- 2006 - NBA All-Rookie Second Team
- 2005 - NCAA Champion
- 2005 - Bob Cousy Award
- 2005 - Third-team All-American (AP)
- 2005 - First-team All-ACC
- 2003, 2004 - Third-team All-ACC
- 2003 - All-ACC Freshman Team
- 2002 - Naismith Prep Player of the Year
- 2002 - First-team Parade All-American
- 2001 - Third-team Parade All-American
- 2002 - McDonald's All-American
- 2002 - South Carolina Mr. Basketball
Raymond Felton FAQ
When Was Raymond Bernard Felton Jr. Drafted into the NBA?
Felton was drafted in 2005, 1st round, 5th overall pick by the Charlotte Bobcats.
How many NBA Teams did Raymond Bernard Felton Jr. Play in the NBA?
He played for seven NBA teams: Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks (two stints), Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Oklahoma City Thunder.
When and where was Raymond Bernard Felton Jr. born?
He was born on June 26, 1984, in Marion, South Carolina.