Last Updated on May 29, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Bobby Hansen carved out a long NBA career as a dependable wing player who brought steady shooting, smart decision-making, and a team-first approach wherever he played. While he was never the focal point of an offense, his consistency and professionalism helped him remain a valuable contributor across more than a decade in the league.
Player Profile
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Robert Louis Hansen II
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: January 18, 1961
- Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
- Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Jersey Number: 20
Education:
- High School: Dowling High School, West Des Moines, Iowa
- College: University of Iowa
Professional Career:
- NBA Draft: Selected in the 3rd round (54th overall) by the Utah Jazz in the 1983 NBA Draft
- Teams Played For:
- Utah Jazz (1983–1985)
- Chicago Bulls (1985–1992)
- Sacramento Kings (1992–1993)
- NBA Championship Rings: 1 (1992 with the Chicago Bulls)
Career Highlights:
- Played a key role in the Chicago Bulls’ 1992 NBA Championship victory
- Known for his three-point shooting and perimeter defense
- Played a total of 9 seasons in the NBA
Post-Retirement:
- Served as a radio analyst for Iowa Hawkeyes basketball games for over 30 years
- Currently resides in Geneva, Illinois
- Married to Mary, with three daughters: Bailey, Carly, and Elly
Player Archetype / Play Style
Bobby Hansen fit the mold of a smart, low-maintenance wing role player, essentially a complementary shooting guard/small forward who helped teams with spacing, discipline, and steady two-way play rather than high-volume creation. Defensively, his role was to handle perimeter assignments with positioning and effort, giving reliable coverage on wings without being a gambling playmaker or scheme-defining stopper. Offensively, he worked best as a supporting option: spotting up, moving without the ball, making simple reads, and keeping the floor balanced next to higher-usage scorers. Physically, Hansen was listed at 6-foot-6 and 190 pounds, giving him solid size for a swingman and enough length to play either wing spot. In overall style, he came across as a composed, fundamentally sound perimeter player whose value was tied to fit, decision-making, and doing the connective work that good lineups need. (NBA)
Sources:
Bob Hansen | Guard | Utah Jazz — NBA.com
1985-86 Utah Jazz Depth Chart — Basketball-Reference
Heading to the State Fair? — HawkeyeSports