Last Updated on January 29, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Rodney “Rod” Strickland is a retired American professional basketball player and current coach, renowned for his exceptional skills as a point guard during his 17-year NBA career.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Rodney Strickland
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: July 11, 1966
- Hometown: Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm)
- Weight: 175 pounds (79 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches
- Position: Point Guard
- Jersey Number: 1
Education:
- High School: Harry S. Truman High School, Bronx, New York; Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
- College: DePaul University
Professional Career:
- NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (19th overall) by the New York Knicks in the 1988 NBA Draft
- Teams Played For:
- New York Knicks (1988–1990)
- San Antonio Spurs (1990–1992)
- Portland Trail Blazers (1992–1996)
- Washington Bullets/Wizards (1996–2001)
- Miami Heat (2001)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2001–2002)
- Orlando Magic (2002–2003)
- Toronto Raptors (2003–2004)
- Houston Rockets (2004)
- NBA Championship Rings: None
Career Highlights:
- Led the NBA in assists per game during the 1997–98 season
- Named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1998
- Scored over 14,000 points and recorded nearly 8,000 assists during his NBA career
Post-Retirement:
- Served in various coaching and administrative roles, including positions at the University of Memphis and the University of Kentucky
- Assistant coach for the South Florida Bulls from 2014 to 2017
- Appointed head coach at Long Island University in 2022
Personal Life:
- Family: Rod Strickland is the godfather of NBA player Kyrie Irving.
- Siblings: Information about his siblings is not publicly available.
Rod Strickland’s contributions to basketball, both on and off the court, have left a lasting impact on the sport.