Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Richard Anderson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Richard Andrew Anderson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 19, 1960
  • Hometown: San Pedro, California, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
  • Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 11 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: #33, #40, #45
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Rancho Cordova High School, Rancho Cordova, California
  • College: University of California, Santa Barbara (1978–1982)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 29th overall in the 1982 NBA Draft by the San Diego Clippers
  • Teams Played For:
    • San Diego Clippers (1982–1983)
    • Denver Nuggets (1983–1984)
    • Houston Rockets (1986–1989)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (1989–1990)
    • Charlotte Hornets (1990–1991)
    • Played internationally in Italy and Spain
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Information on children is not publicly available.
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not publicly available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Richard Anderson’s player archetype was that of a reserve big man who supplied size, rebounding, and functional interior support rather than starring usage, fitting best as a depth power forward/center who could steady a frontcourt rotation. Defensively, he worked mainly as a positional interior defender, using his 6-foot-10, 240-pound frame to battle on the glass, hold space around the paint, and give teams a physical body against opposing bigs. Offensively, his role was modest and practical, centered on finishing simple plays, scoring around the basket, and contributing as a complementary option instead of a primary creator. Physically, Anderson brought classic big-man dimensions and enough strength to play either frontcourt spot, which helped him stick in multiple NBA rotations. His overall play style was straightforward and workmanlike, built more on size, effort, and role discipline than flash, making him the kind of big who filled minutes and supported the structure of a lineup. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Richard Anderson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Legends of Basketball — Richard Anderson
NBA.com — Richard Anderson | Forward | Portland Trail Blazers | NBA.com
The Draft Review — Richard Anderson