Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Greg Anthony:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Gregory Carlton Anthony
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 15, 1967
  • Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters)
  • Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 2 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: 2, 50, 7, 14, 12
  • Position: Point guard
  • High School: Rancho High School (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • College:
    • University of Portland (1986–1987)
    • University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) (1988–1991)
  • NBA Draft: 1991 NBA Draft, 1st round, 12th overall pick by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1991–1995)
    • Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–1997)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1997–1998)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (1998–2001)
    • Chicago Bulls (2001–2002)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2002)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Greg Anthony has three children, including Cole Anthony, who currently plays in the NBA for the Orlando Magic.
  • Siblings: Not widely documented

Greg Anthony’s player archetype was that of a tough, defense-first floor general, a point guard whose main value came from organizing the offense, pressuring the ball, and bringing control rather than hunting his own shot. Listed around 6-foot-1 and 176 pounds, he was undersized by modern standards but quick, wiry, and aggressive, which helped him play with edge at the point of attack and bother opposing guards. Defensively, he fit best as an on-ball pest who could apply pressure and set the tone, while offensively he operated as a table-setter who pushed tempo, initiated sets, and looked to create for teammates before scoring for himself. His play style was built on toughness, leadership, pace, and functional athleticism, making him the kind of complementary guard who could stabilize a lineup even without being a high-volume scorer. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Greg Anthony Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Rocky Mountain News — Greg Anthony: a Rebel with a cause
Las Vegas Sun — Greg Anthony: Men’s Basketball (1988-91)
Forbes — 25 Years Removed, Duke/UNLV Clash Resulted In Careers Unfulfilled