Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Mark Price:

  • Full Name: William Mark Price
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on February 15, 1964
  • Hometown: Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: Primarily wore #25 during his career
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Enid High School (Enid, Oklahoma)
  • College: Georgia Tech (1982–1986)
  • NBA Draft: 1986, 2nd round, 25th pick overall (by the Dallas Mavericks, later traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers)
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Cleveland Cavaliers (1986–1995)
    2. Washington Bullets (1995–1996)
    3. Golden State Warriors (1996–1997)
    4. Orlando Magic (1997–1998)
  • Championship Rings: 0 (He never won an NBA Championship)
  • Accolades:
    • 4× NBA All-Star (1989, 1992, 1993, 1994)
    • 2× All-NBA First Team (1993, 1994)
  • Kids: 3 (Brittany, Caroline, and Josh Price)
  • Siblings: Brother, Brent Price (who also played in the NBA)

Fun Facts

  • He was a traditional point guard known as one of the best shooters in NBA history.

After retiring, Mark Price became a coach, working at various levels, including as a head coach at the college level and as an assistant in the NBA. He is celebrated for his leadership, basketball IQ, and skill as a sharpshooter.

Notes:

  • Known for his exceptional free-throw shooting, Price led the league in free throw percentage multiple times and retired with a career average of 90.4%, making him one of the most accurate free-throw shooters in NBA history.
  • One of the pioneers of the pick-and-roll offense, and his ability to shoot from distance helped change the way point guards played the game.