Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information about Amar’e Stoudemire:
- Full Name: Amar’e Carsares Stoudemire
- Nationality: American-Israeli (became an Israeli citizen in 2019)
- Age: Born November 16, 1982
- Hometown: Lake Wales, Florida
- Height: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m)
- Weight: 245 lbs (111 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m)
- Shoe Size: 16 US
- Number: Wore jersey numbers 32, 1, 5, and 20 during his NBA career
- Position: Power forward / Center
- High School: Cypress Creek High School (Orlando, Florida)
- College: Did not attend college (entered the NBA directly from high school)
- NBA Draft: 2002, Round 1, Pick 9 by the Phoenix Suns
- Teams Played For:
- Phoenix Suns (2002–2010)
- New York Knicks (2010–2015)
- Dallas Mavericks (2015)
- Miami Heat (2015–2016)
- Hapoel Jerusalem (2016–2019, Israeli Basketball Premier League)
- Championship Rings: None (won an Israeli Basketball Premier League championship with Hapoel Jerusalem in 2017)
- Kids: 4 children: Ar’e, Assata, Amare Jr., and Alijah Stoudemire
- Siblings: Has one older brother, Hazell Stoudemire Jr.
Fun Facts
- Amar’e Stoudemire was known for his athleticism, scoring ability, and dominance as a power forward and center, especially during his time with the Phoenix Suns.
- He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2003 and was a six-time NBA All-Star.
- Stoudemire formed a legendary pick-and-roll duo with Steve Nash in Phoenix, becoming a key player in the “Seven Seconds or Less” offense.
- After his NBA career, he played professionally in Israel and became a co-owner of the Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team.
- In addition to basketball, Stoudemire is involved in philanthropy, fashion, and producing kosher wines.