Last Updated on May 28, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Clarence Weatherspoon was known for his physical style of play and relentless effort around the basket, regularly battling for rebounds and second-chance points. Despite being undersized for a power forward, he carved out a long NBA career through toughness, energy, and consistent production.

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