Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is a detailed profile of basketballer David Wesley:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: David Barakau Wesley
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: November 14, 1970
  • Hometown: San Antonio, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight: 203 lbs (92 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 4 in (unofficial)
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: Wore #4, #7, and #25 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: Longview High School (Longview, Texas)
  • College: Baylor University and then transferred to Alcorn State University
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 1992
  • Teams Played For:
    • New Jersey Nets (1993–1994)
    • Boston Celtics (1994–1997)
    • Charlotte Hornets (1997–2002)
    • New Orleans Hornets (2002–2004)
    • Houston Rockets (2004–2006)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2006–2007)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Four children; a son (David) and three girls (Brittany, Hallie Jazmyne, and Jada).
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not publicly available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

David Wesley was a tough, undersized combo guard who built his career on steadiness, shot-making, and rugged perimeter play rather than flash. At 6-foot-1 and 203 pounds, he had a compact, sturdy frame that helped him absorb contact, hold up physically, and play bigger than his height at either guard spot. Offensively, he worked as a secondary creator and scoring guard, able to handle the ball, organize stretches of the offense, knock down jumpers, and give teams reliable backcourt production without needing heavy usage. Defensively, his best value came from on-ball competitiveness and physical resistance, using strength, effort, and discipline to bother opposing guards even if he was not an elite playmaker on that end. Overall, Wesley’s style was practical and durable: a no-frills veteran guard who could score, facilitate, defend his position, and stabilize a rotation through toughness and consistency. (Basketball Reference)

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