Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Chris McNealy, a former NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Chris McNealy
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on July 15, 1961
  • Hometown: Fresno, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 31 and 40
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California
  • College: San Jose State University (1979–1983)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 6th round (125th overall pick) in the 1983 NBA Draft by the Kansas City Kings
  • Teams Played For:
    • Kansas City Kings (1985–1986)
    • New York Knicks (1986–1987)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Chris McNealy’s player archetype was that of a mobile, complementary power forward, a frontcourt piece built more for activity, rebounding, and team play than for starring as a primary scorer. At 6-foot-7 and 210 pounds, he had decent forward size with a lighter build that suited movement and energy rather than brute-force interior play. Defensively, his role projected as a positional helper in the paint and on the glass, using effort and mobility to contest, rebound, and fill minutes in the frontcourt. Offensively, he fit best as a low-usage support option who finished plays, worked around the basket, and kept the game simple rather than creating offense for others. In style, McNealy looked like a fundamentally sound utility forward whose value came from doing the connective work of a roster: playing within structure, supplying rebounding, and giving teams a steady reserve presence when called upon. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Chris McNealy Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Chris McNealy | Forward | New York Knicks
Basketball-Reference — 1985-86 New York Knicks Transactions