Last Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Christian Laettner:

  • Full Name: Christian Donald Laettner
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on August 17, 1969
  • Hometown: Angola, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: 32, 44 (varied during his career)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Nichols School in Buffalo, New York
  • College: Duke University
  • NBA Draft: 1992 NBA Draft, 1st round, 3rd overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Teams Played For:
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (1992–1996)
    • Atlanta Hawks (1996–1999)
    • Detroit Pistons (1999–2000)
    • Dallas Mavericks (2000–2001)
    • Washington Wizards (2001–2004)
    • Miami Heat (2004–2005)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA; however, he won two NCAA Championships (1991, 1992) with Duke University and a gold medal as a member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic “Dream Team.”
  • Kids: Christian Laettner has three children.
  • Siblings: He has an older brother, Christopher Laettner, who also played basketball.

Christian Laettner is best remembered for his storied collegiate career at Duke University, where he became one of the most decorated players in NCAA basketball history. His buzzer-beating shot against Kentucky in the 1992 NCAA Tournament is one of the most famous moments in basketball history. While his NBA career was steady, it did not match the heights of his college success.