Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Andrea Bargnani:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Andrea Bargnani
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Age: Born on October 26, 1985
  • Hometown: Rome, Italy
  • Height: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters)
  • Weight: 245 pounds (111 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 19 (US)
  • Number: 7, 77
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: No high school; developed through the Italian professional basketball system.
  • College: Did not attend college (developed in Italy).
  • NBA Draft: 2006, 1st overall pick by the Toronto Raptors
  • Teams Played For:
    • Toronto Raptors (2006–2013)
    • New York Knicks (2013–2015)
    • Brooklyn Nets (2015–2016)
    • Also played professionally in Italy and Spain.
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Bargnani has one child, born in 2012.
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely documented.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Andrea Bargnani’s player archetype was that of a stretch big and face-up scoring forward, a seven-footer whose game leaned far more toward perimeter skill than interior bruising. Offensively, he operated as a spacing threat and shot-maker who could hit from outside, attack slower bigs off the dribble, and score in bunches when featured, which is a big reason he was once viewed as a matchup problem and, later, as a player somewhat ahead of his time. Physically, he brought rare size at a true seven feet with fluid movement, coordination, and a high release, but his defensive role was always more limited: he could use his length and mobility in spots, yet his lack of strength, rebounding presence, and positional resistance kept him from becoming a dependable anchor on that end. In total, Bargnani’s play style was built around finesse, floor spacing, and face-up offense rather than paint control, with clear offensive talent but equally clear defensive trade-offs. (DraftExpress)

Sources:

DraftExpress — Andrea Bargnani NBA Draft Scouting Report
Sporting News Australia — Andrea Bargnani – Do you Believe in Magic?
Raptors HQ — Ranking Every Toronto Raptor: Successful Role-Fillers & an Italian Guy — #60 – 31
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