Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Tom Gugliotta:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Thomas James Gugliotta
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born December 19, 1969
  • Hometown: Huntington Station, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: Wore 24, 7, and 8 during his NBA career
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, New York
  • College: North Carolina State University (1988–1992)
  • NBA Draft: 1992 NBA Draft, 6th overall pick by the Washington Bullets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Washington Bullets (1992–1994)
    • Golden State Warriors (1994–1995)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–1998)
    • Phoenix Suns (1998–2004)
    • Utah Jazz (2004–2005)
    • Boston Celtics (2005)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2005)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Not widely documented
  • Siblings: Has an older brother, Frank Gugliotta

Player Archetype / Play Style

Tom Gugliotta’s player archetype was that of a skilled combo forward, a big wing-forward hybrid who could score, rebound, and move the ball without being locked into a bruising interior role. At roughly 6-foot-10 or 6-foot-11 and around 240 to 250 pounds, he had legitimate frontcourt size but played with more fluidity and face-up polish than a traditional back-to-the-basket power forward. Offensively, he functioned as a versatile secondary hub who could handle, attack from mid-range, finish inside, and keep the ball moving, giving teams a scoring forward with some playmaking value. Defensively, he was more of a positional and effort-based contributor than a true stopper, using size and awareness to hold up across forward spots rather than dominate as a rim protector. His overall play style was smooth, mobile, and multi-skilled, blending old-school size with a more perimeter-oriented, all-around approach that made him a productive forward in multiple systems.

Fun Facts

  • He earned an All-Star selection in 1997 while playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  • After retiring, he has stayed out of the public eye and focused on personal life.

Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Tom Gugliotta Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
ESPN — Tom Gugliotta – Atlanta Hawks Power Forward
Bleacher Report — One Star from Every NBA Team Who Resembles a Former Franchise Great