Age, Biography and Wiki
Jim Petersen was born on 22 February, 1962 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an American basketball player. Discover Jim Petersen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?
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62 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
22 February 1962 |
| Birthday |
22 February |
| Birthplace |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 62 years old group.
Jim Petersen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, Jim Petersen height is 2.08 m and Weight 107 kg.
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2.08 m |
| Weight |
107 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jim Petersen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Petersen worth at the age of 62 years old? Jim Petersen’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Jim Petersen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
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Jim Petersen Social Network
Timeline
James Richard Petersen (born February 22, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player, and a current television analyst with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Petersen, a St. Louis Park native, played high school basketball at St. Louis Park High School, being named Minnesota's Mr. Basketball in 1980, as well as being the first McDonald's All-American from the state of Minnesota.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he then went on to be a four-year letter winner at the University of Minnesota, and a member of the 1982 Big Ten Championship team that featured future NBA veterans Trent Tucker and Randy Breuer.
Petersen was selected by the Houston Rockets in the third round (51st overall) of the 1984 NBA draft, alongside Hakeem Olajuwon.
In the following four seasons, he played with the Texas club, backing up both Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson, who were known as the Twin Towers.
Petersen played in 20 post-season games (averaging six points and six rebounds) as the team reached the NBA Finals, losing 2–4 to the Boston Celtics.
In the 1986–87 season, as Sampson began to struggle with injuries, Petersen achieved career-best averages of 11 points and seven rebounds, playing in all 82 games and starting in 56.
A year later, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors for former teammate Ralph Sampson.
Petersen retired in 1992 at the age of 30, after four seasons with the Rockets, one season with the Kings, and three seasons with the Warriors, with totals of 491 games and 3,397 points.
After leaving the NBA, Petersen worked for the National Basketball Players Association in their player programs division, facilitating seminars in NBA locker rooms in topics such as HIV and AIDS, financial planning, substance abuse and career planning for life after basketball.
He also coached junior high, high school and AAU basketball teams in La Jolla, California and Minneapolis.
He has worked as a television analyst with the Minnesota Timberwolves since 2003; prior to that he was a radio analyst since 1998.
As a broadcaster, Petersen has been acclaimed for his deep knowledge of basketball and detailed commentary on the nuances of the game.
In November 2008, Petersen was named assistant coach of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx; in 2016 he was named Associate Head Coach.
From 2009 to 2017 he served as an assistant coach and later associate head coach for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA.
He played as either a power forward or a center.
In January 2017, he announced he was stepping down as associate head coach.
He resides in Wayzata, Minnesota, with his wife Tika.
His stepson Sanjay Lumpkin, is a professional basketball player who played for Northwestern University.
