Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Willie Anderson:

  • Full Name: Willie Lloyd Anderson Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on January 8, 1967
  • Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Men’s US size 13
  • Number: 40
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • High School: Eastside High School (Taylors, South Carolina)
  • College: University of Georgia (1984–1988)
  • NBA Draft: 1988, 1st round, 10th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs
  • Teams Played For:
    • San Antonio Spurs (1988–1995)
    • Toronto Raptors (1995–1996)
    • New York Knicks (1996)
    • Miami Heat (1996)
    • Played internationally in Greece, Spain, and Israel after the NBA
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Willie Anderson has children, including a son, Evan Anderson, who has played basketball at the collegiate level.
  • Siblings: He has a younger brother, Shandon Anderson, who also played in the NBA and won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006.

Willie Anderson was a versatile wing player, known for his scoring, ball-handling, and defensive skills. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1989 and had his best years with the San Antonio Spurs. After his NBA career, he enjoyed success playing internationally in Europe and Israel.