Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Sidney Moncrief:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Sidney Alvin Moncrief
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on September 21, 1957
  • Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
  • Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg) during playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Men’s US size 13
  • Number: 4
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • High School: Hall High School (Little Rock, Arkansas)
  • College: University of Arkansas (1975–1979)
  • NBA Draft: 1979, 5th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks
  • Teams Played For:
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1979–1989, 1990–1991)
    • Atlanta Hawks (1991)
  • Championship Rings: None (though a five-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year)
  • Kids: At least two sons, Brett and Brandon Moncrief
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely publicized.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Sidney Moncrief’s player archetype was that of a two-way star guard, a relentless perimeter force whose value came from elite defense, controlled scoring, and all-around command of the game. Defensively, he was a premier point-of-attack stopper who used his 6-foot-4 frame, strength, lateral quickness, and competitive edge to smother opposing guards, fight through contact, and set the tone on the perimeter, while offensively he operated as a powerful slashing scorer and secondary creator who attacked gaps, got to the foul line, and made smart reads without needing flashy overdribbling. Physically, Moncrief paired strong athleticism with a sturdy build and excellent body control, and that gave his game a hard-driving, balanced style built on pressure, discipline, and efficiency. His play style was forceful but polished: defend the best backcourt threat, punish openings off the bounce, contribute across the box score, and impact winning on both ends every night. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Sidney Moncrief Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Legends profile: Sidney Moncrief
NBA.com — Sidney Moncrief’s tenacity on both ends separated him