Clarence Weatherspoon Profile

Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Clarence Weatherspoon:

Player Profile

• Full Name: Clarence Weatherspoon Sr.
• Nationality: American
• Date of Birth: September 8, 1970
• Hometown: Crawford, Mississippi
• Height: 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
• Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg)
• Wingspan: 6 ft 11 in (211 cm)
• Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
• Jersey Number: Primarily wore No. 35
• Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
• High School: Motley High School, Columbus, Mississippi
• College: University of Southern Mississippi (1988–1992)
• NBA Draft: 1992, 1st Round, 9th Overall by Philadelphia 76ers
• NBA Teams Played For:
  • Philadelphia 76ers: 1992–1998
  • Golden State Warriors: 1998
  • Miami Heat: 1998–2000
  • Cleveland Cavaliers: 2000–2001
  • New York Knicks: 2001–2004
  • Houston Rockets: 2003–2005
• Championship Rings: None
• Children: Information not publicly available
• Siblings: Information not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Clarence Weatherspoon was an undersized but rugged power forward whose archetype fit the mold of a physical inside scorer and rebounder. Defensively, he filled a tough frontcourt role, using strength, leverage, and effort to battle bigger forwards around the paint while holding his own on the glass. Offensively, he operated mainly as a complementary interior option, scoring on put-backs, short-range finishes, and straight-line attacks rather than perimeter shooting. Listed at 6’6″ and 240 pounds, Weatherspoon had a thick build, strong balance, and the kind of sturdy frame that let him play bigger than his height. His overall play style was built on hustle and force: he attacked the boards, played through contact, and gave teams reliable frontcourt minutes through toughness, energy, and simple, effective offense.

Sources:
basketball-reference.com — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/weathcl01.html
sports-reference.com — https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/clarence-weatherspoon-1.html