Last Updated on September 16, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Ron Anderson:

  • Full Name: Ronald Gene Anderson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born October 15, 1958
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 8 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: #20, #5, #30
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Bowen High School, Chicago, Illinois
  • College:
    • First attended: Santa Barbara City College (JUCO)
    • Transferred to: California State University, Fresno (Fresno State)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 27th overall in the 1984 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (1984–1985)
    • Indiana Pacers (1985–1986)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1988–1993)
    • New Jersey Nets (1993–1994)
    • Washington Bullets (1994)
    • Played internationally in France and Spain
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Ron Anderson Jr. (son), who also played professional basketball.
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not publicly available.

Ron Anderson was known for his scoring ability and versatility as a forward. He had his most productive seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he was a key offensive player off the bench. After his NBA career, he continued to play overseas and later became involved in coaching and mentoring young basketball players.