Last Updated on August 21, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Artis Gilmore:

  • Nationality: American
  • Shoe Size: 18 (U.S.)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 5 inches (226 cm)
  • Weight: Approximately 240 pounds (109 kg) during his playing career
  • Height: 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 meters)
  • Position: Center
  • Draft:
    • 1971 ABA Draft, 1st overall pick by the Kentucky Colonels
    • 1976 NBA Draft, 117th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls (after the ABA-NBA merger)
  • Age: 74 years old (born September 21, 1949)
  • College: Jacksonville University
  • High School: Dothan High School in Dothan, Alabama
  • Hometown: Chipley, Florida
  • Championship Rings: 1 ABA Championship (1975) with the Kentucky Colonels
  • Kids: Artis Gilmore has five children
  • Siblings: Artis Gilmore has seven siblings
  • Teams Played For:
    • Kentucky Colonels (ABA, 1971–1976)
    • Chicago Bulls (1976–1982, 1987)
    • San Antonio Spurs (1982–1987)
    • Boston Celtics (1988)
    • Arimo Bologna (Italy, 1988–1989)