Prince had always been a player that stood out - a McDonald's All-American in high school and an All-American at the University of Kentucky - but has gone under the radar, for the most part, in the NBA. However, while he might not have the stardom or recognition of Detroit Pistons teammates such as Chauncey Billups or Richard Hamilton, Prince has been just as important as them in the Pistons' recent run of NBA playoffs success, including a 2004 NBA Championship. Prince might come off as a quiet player who doesn't boast any outstanding stats, but the intangibles he brings matter and it's hard to argue with the Pistons' results since he's been on the team.
Name: Tayshaun Durell Prince
Born: February 28, 1980 in Compton, California
Team: Detroit Pistons
Jersey Number: 22
Position: Small Forward
Height: 6'9"
Weight: 215 lbs.
Nicknames: Tay, The Prince of Defense
High School: Dominguez in Compton, California
College: University of Kentucky
Drafted: 2002; 1st round, 23rd pick by the Detroit Pistons
Teams Played For In Career:
- Detroit Pistons (2002-Present)
MAJOR AWARDS AND HONORS:
NBA All-Defensive Teams
- 2004-05 All-Defensive Second Team
- 2005-06 All-Defensive Second Team
- 2006-07 All-Defensive Second Team
- 2007-08 All-Defensive Second Team
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