Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Alaa Abdelnaby, a former NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Alaa Abdelnaby
  • Nationality: Egyptian-American
  • Age: Born on June 24, 1968
  • Hometown: Alexandria, Egypt (moved to the United States as a child)
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 30, 4, 9, and 33
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, New Jersey
  • College: Duke University (1986–1990) – Duke Blue Devils
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (25th overall pick) in the 1990 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Portland Trail Blazers (1990–1992)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1992)
    • Boston Celtics (1992–1994)
    • Sacramento Kings (1994–1995)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1994–1995)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Alaa Abdelnaby’s player archetype was that of an energy big: a rugged backup power forward/center who brought size, interior finishing, rebounding, and physical presence rather than shot creation or perimeter skill. Defensively, he fit as a paint-oriented helper who used his 6-foot-10, 240-pound frame to battle on the glass, absorb contact, and defend bigger frontcourt players, while offensively he operated mostly as a low-post finisher, short-range scorer, and hustle contributor who could capitalize on dump-offs, putbacks, and simple interior touches. His physical traits pointed to a strong, sturdy frontcourt body more than an explosive or fluid athlete, and his overall play style was built on toughness, work rate, and straightforward inside play that made him a useful rotation big in limited minutes. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Alaa Abdelnaby Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports-Reference CBB — Alaa Abdelnaby College Stats
ESPN — Alaa Abdelnaby Biography