Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Mark Acres, a former NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Mark Richard Acres
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 15, 1962
  • Hometown: Inglewood, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 42, 52, and 33
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Palos Verdes High School in Palos Verdes Estates, California
  • College: Oral Roberts University (1981–1985)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 1985
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (1987–1989)
    • Orlando Magic (1989–1992)
    • Houston Rockets (1992–1993)
    • Washington Bullets (1993)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Mark Acres’ player archetype was that of a traditional reserve big man: a physical, low-usage frontcourt piece whose main value came from rebounding, interior defense, screens, and doing the small connective jobs that helped lineups function. At 6-foot-11 and 220 pounds, he had legitimate center size, and his defensive role was built around battling inside, covering the glass, and giving teams minutes at center or power forward rather than anchoring an offense through touches. Offensively, he fit more as a complementary option than a featured scorer, relying on simple finishes, hustle plays, and quick decisions, which matches how he was described during his NBA career as a player who contributed through the little things and earned trust by making the right play. (NBA)

Sources:

Oral Roberts University — Mark Acres (2003) – Hall of Fame – Oral Roberts University
Los Angeles Times — Palos Verdes’ Mark Acres Shakes ‘Timid’ Image, Belts Way Into Celtics Lineup
Tampa Bay Times — Acres is not magical // Orlando center contributes by doing the little things
NBA.com — Mark Acres | Center