Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Channing Frye:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Channing Thomas Frye
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on May 17, 1983
  • Hometown: White Plains, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
  • Weight: 255 pounds (116 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: 44, 8, 9
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: St. Mary’s High School (Phoenix, Arizona)
  • College: University of Arizona (2001–2005)
  • NBA Draft: 2005, 1st round, 8th overall pick by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (2005–2007)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2007–2009)
    • Phoenix Suns (2009–2014)
    • Orlando Magic (2014–2016)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2016–2018, 2018–2019)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2018)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016)
  • Kids: Channing Frye has two children, a son named Hendrix and a daughter named Margaux.
  • Siblings: He has a sister named Theresa Frye.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Channing Frye’s player archetype was that of a stretch big, a floor-spacing frontcourt shooter whose offensive value came from dragging rim protectors away from the paint and punishing defenses that left him open. Defensively, his role was more positional than disruptive, as he used size and experience to hold up within team concepts, contest around the basket, and survive switches when needed rather than anchor an elite defense by himself. Offensively, he operated as a pick-and-pop threat, spot-up shooter, and smart secondary ball-mover who fit cleanly next to stars because he could space to NBA range and keep the lane open. Physically, Frye brought near-seven-foot size with a long frame, good mobility for a big man, and enough coordination to function as either a power forward or a small-ball center. His overall play style was smooth and unselfish, built on shooting, floor balance, and connective offense more than power scoring inside, which made him one of the more recognizable stretch frontcourt players of his era. (draftexpress.com)

Sources:

DraftExpress — Channing Frye NBA Draft Scouting Report
SB Nation — How Channing Frye makes a dominant Cavaliers offense even better
Bright Side of the Sun — One final defense of Channing Frye, and why the Phoenix Suns will miss him
Basketball Reference — Channing Frye Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more