Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Chris Dudley:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Christen Guilford Dudley
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 22, 1965
  • Hometown: Stamford, Connecticut, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: Approximately 7 feet 1 inch (216 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 17 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 22, 24, 14, 35, 20 (varied by team)
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Torrey Pines High School, San Diego, California
  • College: Yale University
  • NBA Draft: 1987, 4th round, 75th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (1987–1989)
    • New Jersey Nets (1989–1993)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (1993–1997, 2001–2002)
    • New York Knicks (1997–1999)
    • Phoenix Suns (1999–2001)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Chris Dudley has three children.
  • Siblings: Information on his siblings is not widely available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Chris Dudley’s player archetype was that of a defense-first rim-protecting center, a specialist big whose main value came from rebounding, interior resistance, and doing the dirty work around the basket rather than carrying offense. Defensively, he functioned as a paint anchor who used his 6’11”, 235-pound frame to challenge shots, control the glass, and hold position in traffic, while offensively he was a low-usage screener, offensive rebounder, and cleanup finisher whose scoring mostly came on putbacks, dump-offs, and other close-range plays. His physical profile was long, sturdy, and functional more than explosive, and that fit a play style built on toughness, effort, positional defense, and simple, limited offense that stayed within itself. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:
Basketball-Reference.com — Chris Dudley Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Blazer’s Edge — Blazers Top 100: A Pioneer Center
Yale Alumni Magazine — High hopes