Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Art Heyman, a former NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Arthur Bruce Heyman
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on June 24, 1941 (passed away on August 27, 2012, at the age of 71)
  • Hometown: New York City, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
  • Weight: 205 pounds (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 4, 5, 15, and 40
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Oceanside High School in Oceanside, New York
  • College: Duke University (1960–1963) – Duke Blue Devils
  • NBA Draft: Selected as the 1st overall pick in the 1963 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1963–1965)
    • Cincinnati Royals (1965)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1965–1966)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Art Heyman’s player archetype was that of a rugged scoring wing, a hard-nosed perimeter-forward hybrid who mixed shot-making, rebounding, and physical edge in an era that rewarded toughness. Defensively, he was more of a competitive, body-up matchup player than a pure shutdown specialist, using strength and attitude to battle wings and forwards. Offensively, Heyman operated as a featured scorer who could attack from the mid-range, score around the basket, and carry a major share of the load, while his 6-foot-5, 205-pound frame gave him the build to play through contact and hold his own on the glass. His overall play style blended skill with aggression, making him an intense, emotional, high-impact scorer whose game stood out as much for its force and rebounding grit as for its polish.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Art Heyman include Bob Cousy.

Sources:

GoDuke — Remembering King Arthur
Basketball-Reference — Art Heyman Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports Reference — Art Heyman College Stats
GoDuke — Duke Set to Renew On-Court Rivalry With Michigan