If you love to watch the NBA, then you must know Jameer Nelson. He is an American professional basketball player who is famous for his gameplay.

So, today on this page, we will focus on the net worth and current lifestyle of the former basketball player.

Net Worth and Career History of Jameer Nelson

Jameer is currently a free agent who hasn’t signed with any club right now. Still, with his eight years career as an athlete, Nelson managed to accumulate a huge number in his bank which comes around $35 million.

Professional Life

In his long career, our NBA star played from many popular clubs which helped him generate the hefty net worth. Jameer joined the Denver Nuggets in the 2004 NBA draft and subsequently traded to Orlando Magic in 2005 where he stayed for 10 years.

  • The former athlete, Jameer Nelson has a income of thirty-five million dollars.
    Jameer Nelson is a successful athlete with a million net worth.
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As a rookie, he did really good which made him be one of the NBA All-Rookie Second Team and grabbed Rookie of the Year consideration.

Nelson signed $5.6 million contracts with the Dallas Mavericks for two-years in 2014. He played 23 games for Mavericks and traded to Boston Celtics on December 18, 2014, along with Jae Crowder, Brandan Wright.

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Jameer showed up for six games for Boston Celtics in which he made an average of 4.8 points and 5.5 assists per game. After that, he entered the basketball court as a Denver Nuggets player on January 13, 2015.

Jameer Nelson helped Dwight Howard to make a Superman dunk

In 2017, the NBA star signed another contract with New Orleans Pelicans where he stayed for around a year. Later on, Nelson transferred to Detroit Pistons in exchange for Willie Reed.

Is Jameer a Married Man?

The gifted athlete is happily married to his high school lover Imani Tillery after dating for several years. They tied the knot on July 5, 2008, at the Orlando Ritz Carlton.

  • Jameer Nelson is bonded in life long knot with Imani Tillery.
    Jameer Nelson is happily married to Imani Tillery.
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Even after a decade, the lovebirds are enjoying their married life. They even share a cute baby, Jameer ‘Deuce’ Jr.

Jameer Nelson and Delonte West

Most of Jameer’s new followers might come from the Delonte West fan page. The name Delonte is not new to NBA lovers, as he used to be one of the stars in the basketball court.

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Nelson in his recent post tweeted about Delonte West who is currently facing a lot of problems in life due to his mental disorder. In his tweet, Jameer showed his supportive feelings for the former NBA player, West.

  • Jameer Nelson tweeted for Delonte West.
    Jameer Nelson and Delonte West used to play together.
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Now if you are thinking why Nelson even cares for the former NBA player, West, then let us tell you except coming from the same career, they used to be teammates while they were in St. Joesph High School.

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Jameer has great respect for West, which gave him the courage to tweet on the behalf of his former teammate.

Quick Facts

  • Nelson has a tattoo on his back which says All Eyes On Me and Accomplish Everything Without Fear.
  • Jameer assisted his teammate, Dwight Howard on several dunks including Superman dunk in 2008 All-Star weekend Slam Dunk Contest.
  • In his career, Nelson suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee and had arthroscopic surgery to repair his wound.

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