Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for A.C. Green:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: A.C. Green Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born October 4, 1963
  • Hometown: Portland, Oregon, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore 45 and 23 during his NBA career
  • Position: Power Forward
  • High School: Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon
  • College: Oregon State University (1981–1985)
  • NBA Draft: 1985 NBA Draft, 23rd overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1985–1993, 1999–2000)
    • Phoenix Suns (1993–1996)
    • Dallas Mavericks (1996–1999)
    • Miami Heat (1999)
  • Championship Rings: 3
    • 1987, 1988, and 2000 with the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Kids: No children
  • Siblings: Not widely documented

A.C. Green’s player archetype was that of a durable, defense-minded power forward, a high-motor frontcourt piece who thrived by doing the connective work that stronger teams need around stars. At 6-foot-9 and roughly 225 pounds, he had the length, frame, and stamina to battle bigger forwards, control the glass, and hold up physically over heavy minutes. Defensively, his value came from rebounding, positional discipline, and rugged interior coverage rather than flashy playmaking, while offensively he fit best as a complementary scorer who finished around the basket, ran the floor, attacked the offensive boards, and scored efficiently without needing many plays called for him. His overall play style was steady, unselfish, and relentlessly professional, built on effort, toughness, and consistency more than individual creation or finesse. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • A.C. Green is best known for his incredible durability, holding the NBA record for most consecutive games played (1,192). Nicknamed the “Iron Man.”
  • He was also a key contributor to the Showtime Lakers’ success in the late 1980s.

Sources:

NBA.com — A.C. Green | Forward | Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Times — A.C. Green
Basketball-Reference — A.C. Green Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more