Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Corie Blount:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Corie Kasoun Blount
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born January 4, 1969
  • Hometown: Monrovia, California
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m)
  • Weight: 242 lbs (110 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: Wore #40, #33, and #44 during his career
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Monrovia High School, Monrovia, California
  • College:
    • Rancho Santiago College (Junior College)
    • University of Cincinnati
  • NBA Draft: 1993 NBA Draft, 25th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls
  • Teams Played For:
    • Chicago Bulls (1993–1995)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1995–1996)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (1996–1997)
    • Phoenix Suns (1997)
    • Golden State Warriors (1997–1999)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1999–2000)
    • Toronto Raptors (2000)
    • Orlando Magic (2001–2002)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Corie Blount’s player archetype was that of a defense-first rebounder and backup interior enforcer, a big man whose value came more from size, activity, and physicality than from polished scoring. Defensively, he operated as a paint-oriented helper who used his length and mobility to challenge shots, battle for position, and clean the glass, which matched pre-draft assessments that highlighted his long arms, quickness for a near-seven-footer, and shot-altering presence. Offensively, his role was limited and functional: set screens, finish around the basket, rebound misses, and supply second-unit muscle rather than create offense on his own. At roughly 6’10” and 242 pounds, Blount brought a strong, rugged frame to a workmanlike style, and when injuries pushed him into larger minutes with the Lakers, his stretch as a starter underscored the same identity—energy, rebounding, interior toughness, and low-maintenance offense. (NBA)

Sources:
NBA.com — Corie Blount | Forward-Center | Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Times — Potential NBA First-Round Draft Picks
Los Angeles Times — LAKER STATUS REPORT