Last Updated on September 16, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Derek Anderson:

  • Full Name: Derek Lamont Anderson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born July 18, 1974
  • Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 194 lbs (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6ft 6 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: #1, #23
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: Doss High School, Louisville, Kentucky
  • College:
    • Community College: Ohio Valley College
    • Transferred to: University of Kentucky (1995–1997)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 13th overall in the 1997 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (1997–1999)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (1999–2000)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2001)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2001–2003)
    • Houston Rockets (2003–2004)
    • Miami Heat (2004–2005)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2005)
    • Charlotte Bobcats (2005–2006)
    • Miami Heat (2006)
  • Championship Rings: 1 NBA Championship with the Miami Heat (2006)
  • Kids: Derek Anderson has a son named Derek Anderson Jr.
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not publicly available.

Derek Anderson had a successful NBA career, known for his athleticism, versatility, and ability to score and defend. He was part of the 2006 Miami Heat team that won the NBA Championship. Off the court, Anderson has been involved in philanthropy and business, including his “Derek Anderson Foundation,” which focuses on helping underprivileged youth.