Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Shandon Anderson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Shandon Rodriguez Anderson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born December 31, 1973
  • Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 208 pounds (94 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 15 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 40, 31, 49 (varied by team)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Alonzo A. Crim High School, Atlanta, Georgia
  • College: University of Georgia (1992–1996)
  • NBA Draft: 1996, 2nd round, 54th overall pick by the Utah Jazz
  • Teams Played For:
    • Utah Jazz (1996–1999)
    • Houston Rockets (1999–2000)
    • New York Knicks (2001–2004)
    • Miami Heat (2004–2006)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2006 with the Miami Heat)
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely available.
  • Siblings: Shandon Anderson has a brother, Willie Anderson, who also played in the NBA.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Shandon Anderson’s player archetype was that of an athletic slashing wing: a swingman who brought energy, downhill pressure, and secondary scoring more than polished shot-making. At 6-foot-6 and 208 pounds, he had the frame and burst to defend on the perimeter, fill a complementary stopper role, and match up across both guard and small-forward assignments. Offensively, his value came from driving the ball, attacking smaller defenders in the post, and giving second units a spark rather than spacing the floor as a true shooting specialist. His overall play style was built on quickness, effort, and physicality, which made him a useful rotation piece even though his game leaned more toward straight-line slashing and utility work than refined perimeter creation or long-range shooting. (Deseret News)

Fun Facts

  • Shandon Anderson was known for his defensive skills, versatility, and ability to play multiple positions.
  • He won an NBA Championship in 2006 as a member of the Miami Heat, alongside Shaquille O’Neal and Dwyane Wade.
  • Anderson was a key contributor during his time with the Utah Jazz, especially during their NBA Finals appearances in 1997 and 1998.

Sources:

Deseret News — Profiles of Jazz players, from Anderson to Vaughn
Deseret News — Jazz have something even ’90s teams didn’t: a deep bench
Basketball-Reference — Shandon Anderson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Basketball-Reference — Shandon Anderson Playoffs Advanced Game Log
Sports Illustrated — All-time best NBA players by jersey number: 0-99