Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Amar’e Stoudemire:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Amar’e Carsares Stoudemire
- Nationality: American-Israeli (became an Israeli citizen in 2019)
- Age: Born November 16, 1982
- Hometown: Lake Wales, Florida
- Height: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m)
- Weight: 245 lbs (111 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m)
- Shoe Size: 16 US
- Number: Wore jersey numbers 32, 1, 5, and 20 during his NBA career
- Position: Power forward / Center
- High School: Cypress Creek High School (Orlando, Florida)
- College: Did not attend college (entered the NBA directly from high school)
- NBA Draft: 2002, Round 1, Pick 9 by the Phoenix Suns
- Teams Played For:
- Phoenix Suns (2002–2010)
- New York Knicks (2010–2015)
- Dallas Mavericks (2015)
- Miami Heat (2015–2016)
- Hapoel Jerusalem (2016–2019, Israeli Basketball Premier League)
- Championship Rings: None (won an Israeli Basketball Premier League championship with Hapoel Jerusalem in 2017)
- Kids: 4 children: Ar’e, Assata, Amare Jr., and Alijah Stoudemire
- Siblings: Has one older brother, Hazell Stoudemire Jr.
Amar’e Stoudemire’s player archetype was that of an explosive scoring big: a face-up power forward and interior finisher who overwhelmed defenders with speed, lift, and force rather than slow, methodical post play. Defensively, he was more of a reactive rim helper than a true anchor, capable of blocks and highlight contests but not always known for consistent positioning or back-line control; offensively, he was the centerpiece of attack as a devastating pick-and-roll partner, rim runner, transition threat, and quick-hitting scorer who could punish switches, finish above the rim, and score from the mid-range. At 6-foot-10 and 245 pounds, Stoudemire brought rare end-to-end burst, power, and vertical pop for a big man, and his play style was built on pressure offense, dynamic screen action, violent finishes, and constant downhill force that made him one of the toughest frontcourt covers of his era. (Basketball Reference)
Fun Facts
- Amar’e Stoudemire was known for his athleticism, scoring ability, and dominance as a power forward and center, especially during his time with the Phoenix Suns.
- He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2003 and was a six-time NBA All-Star.
- Stoudemire formed a legendary pick-and-roll duo with Steve Nash in Phoenix, becoming a key player in the “Seven Seconds or Less” offense.
- After his NBA career, he played professionally in Israel and became a co-owner of the Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team.
- In addition to basketball, Stoudemire is involved in philanthropy, fashion, and producing kosher wines.
Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Amar’e Stoudemire Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Amar’e Stoudemire | Forward-Center | Phoenix Suns
SB Nation — Amar’e Stoudemire peaked early, but who cares? He was electric.
Bright Side of the Sun — NBA Mt. Rushmore: Phoenix Suns edition