Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Darrell Arthur:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Darrell Antwonne Arthur
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on March 25, 1988
  • Hometown: Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Men’s US size 15
  • Number: 00, 1, 4
  • Position: Power forward
  • High School: South Oak Cliff High School (Dallas, Texas)
  • College: University of Kansas (2006–2008)
  • NBA Draft: 2008, 1st round, 27th overall pick by the New Orleans Hornets (rights traded to the Memphis Grizzlies)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Memphis Grizzlies (2008–2013)
    • Denver Nuggets (2013–2018)
  • Championship Rings: None (NBA), but won the 2008 NCAA Championship with the Kansas Jayhawks
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Darrell Arthur’s player archetype was that of a mobile two-way power forward, the kind of complementary frontcourt piece who could defend, hit open jumpers, and stay within a team structure without needing touches run for him. At 6-foot-9 and about 235 pounds, he had solid NBA size for a modern four, with enough mobility to defend across the frontcourt, contest in space, and bring physicality without playing like a pure bruiser. Defensively, his role centered on positional team defense, switchable stretches against bigger wings or forwards, and interior help rather than high-end rim protection, while offensively he operated as a floor-spacing secondary big who set screens, popped into mid-range or pick-and-pop looks, and finished simple plays instead of creating his own offense. His overall play style was steady and functional, built around defensive discipline, toughness, and just enough shooting touch to fit beside higher-usage scorers. (NBA)

Sources:
NBA.com — Darrell Arthur | Forward | Denver Nuggets
The Draft Review — 2008 NBA Draft
NBA.com — Season Review: Darrell Arthur
NBA.com — The Sky’s The Limit