Sebastian Telfair Biography Sebastian Telfair bio 2004-05: Averaged 7.1 points in his last seven appearances after scoring a total of four points in his first five NBA outings... Followed up an 11-point game (4-8 FGs, 1-2 3pt., 2-2 FTs) in 25 minutes Dec. 9 against Boston with a career-high 13 points in 21 minutes against the Jazz the next night... Scored 9 points (9-10 FTs), 16 minutes of play Dec. 5 against the Suns... Came off bench to contribute team-high 6 assists in 14 minutes Nov. 17 vs. Memphis... Scored his first NBA career points came on a 24-foot three-pointer with 9:33 left in the second quarter in Boston’s FleetCenter... Ranks among rookie leaders in FT percentage (80% on 20 of 25). Personal: Son of Erica and Otis Telfair. Is the cousin of New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury and half-brother of Jamel Thomas, who’s had short stints in the NBA and been a star overseas... Aspires to own his own business following his basketball career... An early entry candidate for the 2004 NBA Draft... Named a 2004 McDonald’s All-American and played in the McDonald’s High School All-America game... Named to PARADE Magazine All-America Team... Named to 2004 USA Men’s Junior National Select Team, which played at the Nike Hoop Summit in San Antonio... Ranked No. 1 among the high school class of 2004 by Basketball Times and No. 6 by Prep Stars. High School High School Career Highlights: Led Lincoln to three New York City PSAL titles and one state championship. First player in history to win three PSAL titles. Became New York State’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kenny Anderson. 2004 Postseason All-Star Games: Dished out 11 assists as the East defeated the West 126-96 in the McDonald’s High School All-America game. In the Nike Hoop Summit against top international competition, tallied six points and seven assists as the USA Select Team rolled to a 99-79 win over the World Select Team. Senior (2003-04): Was a finalist for the 2004 Naismith Award.Averaged 33.2 points, 9.2 assists and 3.7 rebounds, leading Lincoln to a 26-6 record. Scored 25 points in the PSAL Championship Game against Cardozo, as Lincoln won its third consecutive PSAL crown. Named PSAL Player of the Year. Scored 30 points, including the game-winning three-pointer against Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy and fellow top prospect Dwight Howard. Junior (2002-03): Led his team to a Class A state championship and 31-4 record. Named First Team All-State and All-City. Averaged 28.7 points and 8.6 assists. Sophomore (2001-02): Averaged 27.0 points, 6.0 assists and 4.0 steals, leading Lincoln to a 26-4 mark and fourth place finish in the PSAL. Freshman (2000-01): Averaged 17.7 points and 7.0 assists as Lincoln went 23-5. Sebastian Telfair links Sebastian Telfair website NBA Player Page
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