Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Kareem Rush:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kareem Lamar Rush
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born October 30, 1980
  • Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Shoe Size: 15 (US)
  • Number: 21, 4, 1 (wore different numbers with different teams)
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • High School: Pembroke Hill School, Kansas City, Missouri
  • College: University of Missouri (2000–2002)
  • Draft: 2002 NBA Draft; 20th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors (rights traded to the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • NBA Teams Played For:
    1. Los Angeles Lakers (2002–2004)
    2. Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2006)
    3. Indiana Pacers (2006–2008)
    4. Philadelphia 76ers (2008–2009)
    5. Los Angeles Clippers (2009–2010)
  • International Teams:
    • Played overseas, including in Greece (Aris Thessaloniki)
  • NBA Championships: None
  • Siblings:
    • JaRon Rush (older brother, former basketball player)
    • Brandon Rush (younger brother, former NBA player and NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors in 2015)
  • Kids: Kareem Rush has children, but details about his kids’ names and ages are private.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Kareem Rush’s player archetype was a floor-spacing scoring wing, a smooth left-handed shooter whose best offensive value came from stretching the defense and scoring without needing to dominate the ball. Defensively, he fit more as a supporting perimeter option than a true stopper, using his size to match up on wings and guards while offering positional coverage rather than constant disruption. Offensively, his role centered on spot-up shooting, movement off the ball, and quick-hit scoring, with enough skill to attack a closeout or keep the offense flowing when defenses ran him off the line. Physically, Rush had solid NBA wing size at 6-foot-6 with a lean, coordinated frame and a clean shooting release that helped him get shots off comfortably on the perimeter. His overall play style was built around jump shooting, spacing, and opportunistic offense, making him the kind of player who could swing a game in short bursts when his outside shot caught rhythm.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Kareem Rush Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Kareem Rush | Guard
University of Missouri Athletics — Kareem Rush (2025) – Hall of Fame