Jim Petersen Bio | Wiki
Jim Petersen is an American analyst and retired basketball player. As of now, he works as a Television Analyst for Minnesota Timberwolves at Bally Sports since 2007. He also served as an assistant coach and later associate head coach for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA from 2009 to 2017. In addition, he played for Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, and Golden State Warriors.
Jim Petersen Age
He was born on February 22, 1962, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the United States. Jim is 60 years old.
Jim Petersen Height
He is a man of tall stature. Jim stands at a height of 6 ft 10 in (Approx 2.08 m).
Jim Petersen Family
He was born to his supportive parents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the United States. He is the son of Bob Petersen, who was an outstanding basketball player for Minneapolis Vocational High. His father died in 1999. He has a brother Dave who was also about 6 ft 10 in.
Jim Petersen Wife
He is happily married to his gorgeous wife Tika. Jim has a stepson Sanjay Lumpkin who is a basketball player and played for Northwestern University.
Jim Petersen Education
He joined St. Louis Park High School and graduated with his high school diploma. As a student, he played high school basketball and was named Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball in 1980 and the first McDonald’s All-American in Minnesota. Jim joined the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree. Further, he was also an active member of the 1982 Big Ten Championship team that featured future NBA veterans Trent Tucker and Randy Breuer.
Jim Petersen NBA
Jim was first drafted in the 1984 NBA draft by Houston Rockets during the third round in 51 overall picks. He played for the team backing up Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson, Twin Towers. He played 20 post-game seasons and reached the NBA finals losing to Boston Celtics with 2-4.
Moreover, he was traded to Sacramento Kings for Otis Thorpe in 1988. Jim played for the team for one year and was later traded to Golden State Warriors. He achieved his best average of 11 points and seven rebounds, playing in all 82 games and starting in 56. In addition, he retired at 30 years old with 3,397 points, 2354 rebounds, and 487 assists. He also served as an assistant coach and associate head coach for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA from 2009 to 2017.
Jim Petersen Bally Sports
Upon his retirement, he worked for National Basketball Players Association. He facilitated seminars in NBA locker rooms on topics such as HIV and AIDS, financial planning, substance abuse, and career planning for life after basketball. From 2008 to 2017 he served as Minnesota Lynx assistant coach. As of now, he works as a Television Analyst for Minnesota Timberwolves at Bally Sports since 2007. Additionally, he has appeared at KFAN as a talk radio guest host.
Some of Jim’s colleagues at Bally Sports include:
Brooke Fletcher – Reporter and Host
Sarina Morales – Sports Reporter
Marques Johnson – Basketball Analyst
Sean Elliott – Analyst
Gregory Kelser – Commentator
Kirk Gibson – Color Commentator
Paul Byrd – Sports Broadcaster
Mark McLemore – Baseball Analyst
Kent French – Host
Jim Petersen Salary
He receives satisfying pay working as a Television Analyst for Minnesota Timberwolves. Jim’s salary is $82,250 annually.
Jim Petersen Net Worth
He has gathered decent fortune from his successful basketball career and also as an analyst. Jim’s estimated net worth is $3.1 Million.
How Old Is Jim Petersen
Jim is 60 years old born February 22, 1962, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the USA.
Where Is Jim Petersen
Jim works as a Television Analyst for Minnesota Timberwolves at Bally Sports since 2007. He also served as an assistant coach and later associate head coach for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA from 2009 to 2017. Moreover, has appeared at KFAN as a talk radio guest host.