Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Tony Campbell:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Anthony Campbell
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on May 7, 1962
  • Hometown: Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: 19, 9, 00, 3, 11
  • Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
  • High School: Teaneck High School (Teaneck, New Jersey)
  • College: Ohio State University (1980–1984)
  • NBA Draft: 1984, 1st round, 20th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons
  • Teams Played For:
    • Detroit Pistons (1984–1986)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1986–1987)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (1989–1992)
    • New York Knicks (1992–1994)
    • Dallas Mavericks (1994–1995)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (1994–1995)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1988)
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely available.

Tony Campbell’s player archetype was that of a scoring wing, a strong-framed swingman who could fill it up from the shooting guard or small forward spots and take on a major share of an offense, especially during his Minnesota years. At 6-foot-7 and 215 pounds, he had good size and strength for a two-position perimeter scorer, and his defensive role fit best as a matchup wing who could handle opposing guards and forwards rather than operate as a back-line anchor. Offensively, Campbell functioned as a primary or high-level secondary scoring option, using his frame, mid-range game, and slashing ability to produce points while still being able to play within a team structure. His overall play style was direct and practical: a big wing scorer who brought positional flexibility, steady half-court offense, and enough two-way value to hold a lasting NBA role across 11 seasons. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Tony Campbell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Tony Campbell
Minnesota Timberwolves — Tony Campbell’s Career Takes Off
Minnesota Timberwolves — One-on-One with Tony Campbell