Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Allan Houston, a former NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Allan Wade Houston
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on April 20, 1971 (currently 53 years old)
  • Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 20 and 14
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Ballard High School in Louisville, Kentucky
  • College: University of Tennessee (1989–1993)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (11th overall pick) in the 1993 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons
  • Teams Played For:
    • Detroit Pistons (1993–1996)
    • New York Knicks (1996–2005)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Six children
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Allan Houston’s player archetype was that of a polished scoring shooter guard: a smooth, high-level shot-maker who could punish defenses from deep, rise into mid-range pull-ups, and work effectively off movement or with the ball in his hands. Defensively, he fit better as a secondary wing defender than a true stopper, using size and effort to hold his ground while bringing far more value on the offensive end. At 6-foot-6 and roughly 205 pounds, Houston had ideal size for a two-guard, a clean release, and the kind of balanced footwork that made his jumper look effortless. His offensive role was built around floor spacing, off-screen shooting, shot creation from the wings, and timely scoring in late-clock situations, and his overall play style blended textbook mechanics with calm, efficient scoring rather than flashy volume dribbling. (NBA)

Notes:

  • Similar players to Allan Houston include Steve Smith.

Sources:

NBA.com — Allan Houston | Guard | NBA.com
ESPN.com — Playoffs 2000: The book on Allan Houston
Daily Knicks — New York Knicks: Garden history – Allan Houston
Basketball Reference — Allan Houston Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Basketball Network — Allan Houston on how today’s NBA players play defense