Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Al Harrington, a former NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Albert Harrington
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on February 17, 1980
  • Hometown: Orange, New Jersey, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Weight: 245 pounds (111 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 3, 7, 32, and 1
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey
  • College: Did not attend college; entered the NBA directly from high school
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (25th overall pick) in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Indiana Pacers (1998–2004)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2004–2006)
    • Indiana Pacers (2006–2007)
    • Golden State Warriors (2007–2008)
    • New York Knicks (2008–2010)
    • Denver Nuggets (2010–2012)
    • Orlando Magic (2012–2013)
    • Washington Wizards (2013–2014)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Four children
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Al Harrington’s player archetype was that of a versatile scoring forward, a combo frontcourt piece who could stretch the floor, attack slower defenders off the dribble, and supply instant offense without needing a rigid role. Defensively, he was more of a utility matchup defender than a true anchor, using size and mobility to survive across forward spots while offering more value with his scoring than with shutdown resistance. Offensively, Harrington fit as a face-up four and secondary scorer who could space to the arc, operate from the elbows, post smaller defenders in spots, and heat up quickly as a volume shooter. At 6-foot-9 and roughly 230 pounds, he had the frame of a modern skill forward, and his overall play style blended perimeter touch, positional flexibility, and aggressive shot-making in a way that made him a difficult tweener matchup for more traditional lineups.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Al Harrington include Al Horford.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Al Harrington Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — NBA Draft Preview Part II: Power Forwards
ESPN — Tellem says Harrington ready for new offers
Complex — Former NBA Star Al Harrington Signs With Sydney Kings