Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Chandler Parsons:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Chandler Evan Parsons
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born October 25, 1988
  • Hometown: Casselberry, Florida
  • Height: 6’9″ (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’10” (2.08 m)
  • Shoe Size: 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore #25 during his NBA career
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Lake Howell High School, Winter Park, Florida
  • College: University of Florida (2007–2011)
  • NBA Draft: 2011 NBA Draft, 38th overall pick by the Houston Rockets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Houston Rockets (2011–2014)
    • Dallas Mavericks (2014–2016)
    • Memphis Grizzlies (2016–2019)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2019–2020)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: One child, a son born in 2022
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Chandler Parsons’ player archetype was that of a versatile point-forward wing — a tall, skilled forward who blended floor spacing, secondary playmaking, and connective offense, giving teams a bigger perimeter option who could keep actions flowing without dominating the ball. Defensively, he fit best as a multi-positional team defender rather than a lockdown stopper, using his size and feel to guard across forward spots and hold up within scheme concepts, while offensively he thrived as a spot-up threat, closeout attacker, transition handler, and pick-and-roll connector who could make the extra pass. His physical traits were a big part of the appeal: at 6-foot-9 with good coordination, functional ball skills, and enough mobility to operate on the wing, he offered a size-skill mix that created matchup problems when healthy. Overall, Parsons played like a modern complementary forward whose value came from versatility, decision-making, and offensive adaptability more than star-level isolation scoring. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Chandler Parsons’ pick-and-roll prowess powers Mavs offense
NBADraft.net — Chandler Parsons
The Dream Shake — The Rookie: Sizing Up Houston’s Chandler Parsons
NBA.com — Don’t overlook Chandler Parsons’ prowess on defense
WalterFootball — 2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Chandler Parsons