Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile on Anthony Peeler:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Anthony Eugene Peeler
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: November 25, 1969
  • Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m)
  • Weight: 208 lb (94 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Jersey Numbers: 1, 7, 44, 8
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • High School: Paseo Academy (Kansas City, Missouri)
  • College: University of Missouri (1988–1992)
  • NBA Draft: 1992, Round 1, 15th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For (with years):
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1992–1996)
    • Vancouver Grizzlies (1996–1998)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (1998–2003)
    • Sacramento Kings (2003–2004)
    • Washington Wizards (2004–2005)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Two — Marcus Anthony and Chynna
  • Siblings: No information publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Anthony Peeler was known as a perimeter scoring guard archetype, relying on shooting touch and spacing rather than physical dominance. Defensively, he typically handled backcourt assignments, focusing on staying in position against opposing guards and fitting into team defensive rotations. Offensively, Peeler’s main role revolved around outside shooting and off-ball scoring, frequently spotting up along the perimeter and knocking down three-point shots when defenses collapsed elsewhere. He brought a lean 6-4 frame with good balance and quick release mechanics, traits that helped him operate comfortably as a perimeter shooter. Overall, his play style reflected a floor-spacing guard who provided scoring from the outside while playing within structured offensive systems.