Taurean Prince Parents

Taurean Prince is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He started playing basketball under head coach Jim Weaver at Earl Warren High School in San Antonio, Texas, where he was rated a three-star recruit.

Following an impressive junior campaign, Prince declared for the 2016 NBA Draft, where he was selected 12th overall by the Utah Jazz. However, he was later traded to the Atlanta Hawks. As a rookie, Prince played sporadically for the Hawks averaging 5.7 points in 10 minutes per game over 59 contests.

In his next two years with the Hawks, Prince received ample opportunity to showcase his talent. By his second season, he became a full-time starter and key contributor for the Hawks as a versatile defensive wing who could space the floor and also attack the basket. In the 2017/18 season, he started all 82 games with the Hawks, and averaged 14.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Since leaving Atlanta in 2019, Prince has played for multiple teams including the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now in his eighth NBA season, the veteran forward is a key member of the LA Lakers rotation, providing essential 3-point shooting and wing defense.

Who are Taurean Prince’ parents?

Taurean Prince was born to parents Anthony and Tamiyko Prince. He also has a sister named Catina. The Prince family went through financial struggles during Taurean's early years. His father, Anthony, worked multiple low-paying jobs to try and support the family. However, it still wasn't enough to afford proper housing. Most nights, the family had no choice but to sleep at the Salvation Army shelter.

The strain of providing took a toll on Anthony mentally and physically, but he persevered through the obstacles to give his children a better life. He made education a priority and instilled a tireless work ethic in his children. Growing up in hardship ignited an underdog attitude in Taurean Prince. It drives him to excel as a player, using basketball as a means to provide for his family who sacrificed so much to help him achieve his dream.