Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information on Wilson Chandler:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Wilson Chandler
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 10, 1987
  • Hometown: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore #21 and #22 during his NBA career
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Benton Harbor High School (Benton Harbor, Michigan)
  • College: DePaul University (2005–2007)
  • NBA Draft: 2007 NBA Draft, 1st Round, 23rd overall pick by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (2007–2011)
    • Denver Nuggets (2011–2018)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2018–2019)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2019)
    • Brooklyn Nets (2019–2020)
    • Zhejiang Lions (China, 2011)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Has children but details are not widely documented
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Wilson Chandler’s player archetype was that of a versatile two-way wing, a big forward who could score from multiple spots, defend across positions, and shift between complementary and featured offensive duties depending on roster context. At 6-foot-8 and 235 pounds, he had the strong, rangy frame of a modern combo forward, and his defensive role was best suited to checking wings, switching onto forwards, and giving lineups flexible perimeter coverage rather than serving as a true interior anchor. Offensively, Chandler operated as a secondary creator and scoring forward, capable of attacking closeouts, hitting from outside, finishing inside, and supplying steady half-court offense without needing every possession to run through him. His overall play style was controlled and adaptable: a smooth, physical wing who blended spot-up shooting, straight-line drives, rebounding, and dependable multi-position defense over a long NBA career.

Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Wilson Chandler Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Wilson Chandler | Forward | Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets — Denver Nuggets position preview: Forwards