Last Updated on October 7, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Anthony Avent, a former NBA player:

  • Full Name: Anthony Avent
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on October 18, 1969
  • Hometown: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 00, 35, 41, and 21
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Malcolm X Shabazz High School in Newark, New Jersey
  • College: Seton Hall University (1988–1991)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (15th overall pick) in the 1991 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks
  • Teams Played For:
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1992–1994)
    • Orlando Magic (1994–1995)
    • Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–1996)
    • Utah Jazz (1996–1997)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (1997–1998)
    • Played internationally in Italy, Turkey, and Greece
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Anthony Avent was a strong basketball player who reminded me of Vin Baker in terms of his position, size, strength, and playing style. Avent’s career spanned most of the 90s, many people’s favorite NBA era. I thought Anthony Avent could have been better used in the NBA than he was. Ironically, both Avent and Baker played for the Bucks at the same time for two years until Baker took Avent’s role and Avent left for Orlando. There wasn’t much space there for Avent’s talent either because Orlando had a long history of big men in the 90s which included Shaquille O’Neal and Horace Grant.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Anthony Avent include Vin Baker.