Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for David Wingate:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: David Grover Stacey Wingate Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born December 15, 1963
  • Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 185 pounds (84 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 9 inches
  • Shoe Size: 14 (U.S.)
  • Number: Wore various numbers during his career, including 25, 11, 13, and 55
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Dunbar High School in Baltimore, Maryland (part of the legendary team with future NBA stars Reggie Lewis, Muggsy Bogues, and Reggie Williams)
  • College: Georgetown University
  • NBA Draft: 1986 NBA Draft, 44th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1986–1987)
    • San Antonio Spurs (1987–1989)
    • Washington Bullets (1989–1995)
    • Charlotte Hornets (1995–1998)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1998–1999)
    • New York Knicks (1999)
  • Championship Rings: 0 (He did not win an NBA Championship)
  • Kids: David Wingate has three children
  • Siblings: He has several siblings (specific details are not widely documented)

David Wingate’s player archetype was that of a two-way wing, a long, defense-conscious guard-forward who could check perimeter scorers, play within structure, and give a team secondary offense without needing the ball all the time. Defensively, he fit as a physical stopper on the wing, using his 6-foot-5 frame, length, and discipline to pressure matchups and stay sound across guard and forward assignments, while offensively he worked as a complementary scorer who could slash, finish, and chip in within the flow rather than dominate possessions. His physical traits gave him useful size and mobility for the era, and his overall play style was steady, team-oriented, and understated, blending perimeter defense, reliable scoring support, and low-maintenance two-way value.

Sources:

NBA — David Wingate | Guard-Forward | Seattle SuperSonics
Basketball-Reference — David Wingate Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
HoyaBasketball.com — David Wingate (1982-1986)