Last Updated on May 29, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Andre Roberson became known as one of the NBA’s toughest perimeter defenders, using his length, athleticism, and instincts to disrupt opposing offenses. While his impact rarely showed up in scoring totals, his defensive presence and willingness to handle difficult assignments made him an important part of several successful teams.
Player Profile
- Full Name: Andre Lee Roberson
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: December 4, 1991
- Birthplace: Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
- Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Position: Guard-Forward
- Jersey Number: 21
- High School: Wagner High School (San Antonio, Texas)
- College: University of Colorado (2010–2013)
- Roberson concluded his collegiate career as the 29th player in CU history to score 1,000 points, totaling 1,012 points.
- NBA Draft: 2013, 1st round, 26th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves; rights traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Professional Teams:
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2013–2020)
- Brooklyn Nets (2021)
- ASVEL Basket (2022–present)
- Championship Rings: None
- Parents: John and Lisa Roberson
- Siblings: Andre is one of seven siblings, all of whom have participated in high-level athletics, particularly in basketball and volleyball.
- Children: Information not publicly available
Player Archetype / Play Style
Andre Roberson was essentially a defense-first wing stopper, the kind of low-usage complementary forward every contender wants around its stars: on defense, he handled the toughest perimeter assignments and had the versatility to check guards, wings, and even some fours, using his length, foot speed, and instincts to disrupt actions across multiple spots; on offense, his role was much narrower, built around cutting, running the floor, crashing the glass, and finishing plays created by others rather than self-creation or perimeter shooting. Physically, he brought strong wing size at about 6-foot-7 and 210 pounds, and combine measurements listed him with a near 6-foot-11 wingspan, which helped explain why he played bigger than his position. In simple terms, Roberson’s style was rugged, mobile, and defense-driven: he could swing a game with stops, rebounds, and hustle plays even when the ball was not in his hands. (NBA)
Sources: NBA.com — Stopping ball in its tracks a forte for these defensive mavens; Bleacher Report — NBA Player Rankings: Top 100 Players Before 2017-18 Season Tips Off; Basketball-Reference — Andre Roberson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More; NBADraft.net — 2013 NBA Draft Combine Measurements; Colorado Buffaloes — 2012-2013 Colorado Men’s Basketball Media Guide