Last Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Antonio McDyess:

  • Full Name: Antonio Keithflen McDyess
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on September 7, 1974
  • Hometown: Quitman, Mississippi, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Weight: 245 lbs (111 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: 24, 34, 14 (varied across teams)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Quitman High School in Quitman, Mississippi
  • College: University of Alabama
  • NBA Draft: 1995 NBA Draft, 1st round, 2nd overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers (traded to the Denver Nuggets)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Denver Nuggets (1995–1997, 1998–2002)
    • Phoenix Suns (1997–1998, 2004)
    • New York Knicks (2002–2004)
    • Detroit Pistons (2004–2009)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2009–2011)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Antonio McDyess has one child (a son).
  • Siblings: Specific information on siblings is not widely publicized.

Antonio McDyess was known for his elite athleticism, mid-range shooting, and rebounding skills. A 2001 NBA All-Star and member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning basketball team, McDyess had a promising career that was slowed down by knee injuries. Despite this, he reinvented his game as a consistent role player and enjoyed a long 16-year NBA career. He is remembered for his professionalism, work ethic, and contributions to competitive teams such as the Pistons and Spurs.