Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Anthony Bonner:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Anthony Reed Bonner
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born June 8, 1968
  • Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
  • Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 15 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 24, 6 (varied by team)
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: Vashon High School, St. Louis, Missouri
  • College: Saint Louis University (1986–1990)
  • NBA Draft: 1990, 1st round, 23rd overall pick by the Sacramento Kings
  • Teams Played For:
    • Sacramento Kings (1990–1993)
    • New York Knicks (1993–1996)
    • Orlando Magic (1999–2000)
    • Played internationally in Italy, Greece, Spain, and Turkey
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information on his children is not widely available.
  • Siblings: Information on his siblings is not widely available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Anthony Bonner’s player archetype was that of a rugged, high-motor power forward, the kind of interior worker who made his biggest impact through rebounding, physicality, and effort plays rather than finesse scoring. Offensively, he fit as a complementary frontcourt scorer and possession extender, generating value around the basket and on the glass more than as a perimeter creator, while defensively his role was built on toughness, activity, and board work in the paint. Physically, Bonner brought strong forward size and a powerful frame at 6-foot-8, and his college résumé underscores exactly what kind of player he was: Saint Louis lists him as the school’s all-time leader in both points and rebounds, and he also led Division I in rebounding in 1989-90. Overall, his play style was that of an old-school energy forward—physical, relentless, productive on the interior, and most comfortable doing the hard work that tilted games in the frontcourt.

Fun Facts

  • Anthony Bonner was known for his versatility and defensive abilities. He also had a successful career in European leagues after his NBA tenure.

Sources:

Saint Louis University Athletics — Billikens Notes

Wikipedia — List of NCAA Division I men’s basketball season rebounding leaders

Wikipedia — Orlando Magic all-time roster