Jeff Teague, a former NBA star and now head coach at Pike High School, once competed against his younger brother, Marquis Teague, in the NBA, giving fans several viral sibling moments.
The Teague siblings not only won the hearts of millions with their impressive basketball skills but also captured attention for years with their funny—and sometimes embarrassing—moments on the court.
Furthermore, the most viral moment involving Jeff Teague and his brother, Marquis Teague, occurred in 2014.
During a 2014 NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets, Jeff Teague had a moment he’ll never forget, and neither will his younger brother, Marquis.
In a now-viral video, Jeff, playing for the Hawks at the time, crossed up Marquis, who was playing for the Nets, so badly that it left him off balance. To make matters worse, Marquis ended up breaking his ankles during the game.
Jeff later, in a Club 520 podcast, said that the moment became a running joke in the family and one of his all-time favorite moments.
Things got even funnier when NBA legend Paul Pierce, who was on the court at the time, looked at both brothers and jokingly said, “Y’all the ugliest brothers in the league.. by far. By far!“
Despite their humorous moments on the court, Jeff Teague and his younger brother, Marquis, share a close-knit bond off the court, always standing by each other as constant supporters.
Jeff Teague also guided his younger brother Marquis in his basketball journey from a very young age.
Jeff Teague’s Brother, Marquis Teague, Began His Basketball Journey At Pike High School
Marquis Teague, born on February 28, 1993, in Indianapolis, Indiana, began his basketball career while attending Pike High School.
While at high school, Marquis was a part of the gold medal-winning team in the FIBA U-17 World Championships in Hamburg, Germany, in July 2010.
Furthermore, he was also considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com and listed as the No. 1 point guard and the No. 5 player in the nation in 2011. He also won All-Stars.
Marquis Teague further continued his basketball career by attending the University of Kentucky, where he helped his team win its eighth national championship.
He was also named a McDonald’s All-American and a two-time fourth-team Parade All-American.
Likewise, Marquis Teague began his professional career with the Chicago Bulls of the NBA in 2012. He also played for the Brooklyn Nets and the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA.
In addition to his NBA career, Marquis also played in the NBA G League for several teams, including the Iowa Energy, Oklahoma City Blue, Memphis Hustle, and Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Marquis also took his talents overseas, signing with Ironi Nahariya in Israel in 2016, followed by a stint with Avtodor Saratov in Russia for the 2016-2017 season.
He also played for Jeonju KCC Egis in South Korea in the 2018-2019 season and later for the London Lions in the British Basketball League from 2021 to 2022.
Most recently, Marquis was with Kolossos Rodou in Greece during the 2022-2023 season.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jeff Teague won the NBA championship in 2021 while playing with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- His father, Shawn Teague, played college basketball at the University of Missouri for a year and then for three years at Boston University.
