Last Updated on August 21, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed overview of Jack Sikma:

  • Full Name: Jack Wayne Sikma
  • Nationality: American
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches
  • Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg) during his playing career.
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • Draft: 8th overall pick in the 1977 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics
  • Age: Born on November 14, 1955, making him 68 years old as of 2024.
  • College: Illinois Wesleyan University
  • High School: St. Anne Community High School in St. Anne, Illinois
  • Hometown: Kankakee, Illinois
  • Championship Rings: 1 (1979 with the Seattle SuperSonics)
  • Kids: He has two sons, Jacob and Lucas Sikma.
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely publicized.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1977–1986)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1986–1991)

Jack Sikma is known for his unique playing style, particularly his signature move, the “Sikma move,” where he would turn his back to the basket and then pivot for a jump shot. He was a seven-time NBA All-Star and played a pivotal role in leading the Seattle SuperSonics to their first and only NBA Championship in 1979. After retiring as a player, Sikma had a successful career as an assistant coach in the NBA.