Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Chris Gatling:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Chris Raymond Gatling (Basketball Reference)
  • Nickname: The Energizer (Basketball Reference)
  • Nationality: American (NBA)
  • Date of Birth: September 3, 1967 (NBA)
  • Hometown: Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States (Basketball Reference)
  • Height: 6’10” (208 cm) (Basketball Reference)
  • Weight: 220 lb (99 kg) (Basketball Reference)
  • Wingspan: Not publicly listed
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly listed
  • Jersey Number: #25 — Old Dominion Monarchs; #25 — Golden State Warriors; #15 — Miami Heat; #25 — Dallas Mavericks; #15 — New Jersey Nets; #25 — Milwaukee Bucks; #25 — Orlando Magic; #32 — Denver Nuggets; #32 — Cleveland Cavaliers (Land of Basketball)
  • Position: Power forward / center (Basketball Reference)
  • High School: Elizabeth High School (Elizabeth, New Jersey) (Basketball Reference)
  • College: Pittsburgh; Old Dominion (Basketball Reference)
  • NBA Draft: Golden State Warriors, 1991, Round 1, Pick 16 (NBA)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Pittsburgh Panthers — 1986–1988
    • Old Dominion Monarchs — 1988–1991
    • Golden State Warriors — 1991–1996
    • Miami Heat — 1996
    • Dallas Mavericks — 1996–1997
    • New Jersey Nets — 1997–1999
    • Milwaukee Bucks — 1999
    • Denver Nuggets — 1999–2000
    • Orlando Magic — 1999–2000
    • Cleveland Cavaliers — 2000–2001
    • Miami Heat — 2001–2002
    • CSKA Moscow — 2002
    • Scavolini Pesaro — 2003
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Children: Not publicly listed
  • Siblings: Basketball-Reference lists cousin Maurice Sutton as a relative. (Basketball Reference)

Chris Gatling’s player archetype was that of an energy-scoring big, a mobile interior finisher who made his living on activity, touch around the basket, and efficient frontcourt scoring rather than polished half-court creation. Defensively, he fit best as a hustle-based interior contributor who battled on the glass, used his strength around the paint, and gave teams functional coverage at power forward or center without being a true defensive anchor. Offensively, his role centered on finishing inside, running the floor, scoring off cuts, offensive rebounds, dump-offs, and quick post touches, with most of his value coming from high-percentage scoring rather than perimeter skill. Physically, Gatling brought a strong 6’10”, 220-pound frame, left-handed finishing, and the kind of mobility that let him play with constant force and energy. His overall play style was built on effort, interior scoring efficiency, rebounding, and instant activity, which is why he was effective as a productive, undersized frontcourt scorer and earned an NBA All-Star selection in 1997. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Chris Gatling Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Chris Gatling | Forward
Old Dominion Athletics — Monarchs Host No. 13 St. Joseph’s Saturday Night
NBA.com — Season Review: 1994-95
NBA.com — 1997 NBA All-Star recap
Land of Basketball — NBA Players: Chris Gatling Profile and Basic Stats