Last Updated on January 8, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Cedric Ceballos:

  • Full Name: Cedric Z. Ceballos
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born August 2, 1969
  • Hometown: Maui, Hawaii, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m)
  • Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: 23, 1, 5, 31 (varied by team)
  • Position: Small Forward
  • High School: Dominguez High School (Compton, California)
  • College:
    • Ventura College (Junior College)
    • Cal State Fullerton (1988–1990)
  • NBA Draft 1990 NBA Draft, 48th overall by the Phoenix Suns
  • Teams Played For
    1. Phoenix Suns (1990–1994, 1997–1998)
    2. Los Angeles Lakers (1994–1997)
    3. Dallas Mavericks (1998–2000)
    4. Detroit Pistons (2000–2001)
    5. Miami Heat (2001)
    6. Denver Nuggets (2001, signed but didn’t play a game)

He also played internationally and in smaller leagues later in his career.

  • Championship Rings
    • NBA Championships: None
  • Kids: Cedric has one daughter, Cyndee Ceballos.
  • Siblings: Not widely documented.

Fun Facts

  • 1992 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion: Known for his unique “blindfolded” dunk, which became one of the most iconic moments in Slam Dunk Contest history.
  • Scoring Prowess: Ceballos averaged 21.7 points per game during the 1994–95 season with the Lakers and was selected as an NBA All-Star that year.
  • Music Career: Cedric dabbled in music and released an album, reflecting his interests outside basketball.
  • Post-Retirement: He has worked as a broadcaster and community ambassador for the Phoenix Suns.