Last Updated on October 7, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Allan Houston, a former NBA player:

  • Full Name: Allan Wade Houston
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on April 20, 1971 (currently 53 years old)
  • Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 20 and 14
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Ballard High School in Louisville, Kentucky
  • College: University of Tennessee (1989–1993)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (11th overall pick) in the 1993 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons
  • Teams Played For:
    • Detroit Pistons (1993–1996)
    • New York Knicks (1996–2005)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Six children
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Allan Houston is best known for his time as a shooting guard with the New York Knicks, where he became one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA during his era. Known for his smooth jump shot and shooting accuracy, Houston was a two-time NBA All-Star and played an integral role in the Knicks’ playoff successes in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Allan Houston include Steve Smith.