Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of Damon Stoudamire:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Damon Lamon Stoudamire
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born September 3, 1973
- Hometown: Portland, Oregon, USA
- Height: 5’10” (1.78 m)
- Weight: 171 lbs (78 kg)
- Wingspan: 5’11”
- Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
- Jersey Number: #3, #20
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: Woodrow Wilson High School (Portland, Oregon)
- College: University of Arizona (1991–1995)
- NBA Draft: Selected 7th overall in the 1995 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors
- Teams Played For:
- Toronto Raptors (1995–1998)
- Portland Trail Blazers (1998–2005)
- Memphis Grizzlies (2005–2008)
- San Antonio Spurs (2008)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Damon has one son, Damon Stoudamire Jr.
- Siblings: He has one younger brother, Antoine Stoudamire.
Damon Stoudamire’s player archetype was that of a lightning-quick lead guard — a small but dynamic floor general whose game blended shot creation, deep-range shooting, and playmaking with the ball in his hands. At 5-foot-10 and 171 pounds, he relied on speed, handle, balance, and low-center-of-gravity burst rather than size, which made him difficult to contain in space and helped him play bigger than his frame. Defensively, he was more of a disruptive pressure guard than a switchable stopper, using quickness, anticipation, and active hands to bother opposing ballhandlers even though bigger guards could shoot over him. Offensively, his role was clear: organize the attack, push tempo, create off the dribble, and punish defenses that went under screens, which aligns with both his long NBA run at point guard and the scoring-playmaking profile that made him the 1995-96 NBA Rookie of the Year. Overall, Stoudamire’s play style was fast, crafty, and confident — a jitterbug creator who controlled rhythm, stretched defenses with pull-up range, and kept offenses moving through pace and penetration. (Basketball Reference)
Fun Facts
- He was booed by Toronto fans when the Raptors drafted him instead of Ed O’Bannon. He won the Rookie Of The Year award, and O’Bannon only lasted four years in the NBA.
- He scored 54 points for the Portland Trailblazers against the Charlotte Hornets during the 04/05 NBA season.
Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Damon Stoudamire Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status, and More
NBA.com — Stoudamire discusses NBA Draft experience
Arizona Wildcats — Damon Stoudamire – Men’s Basketball