Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Donyell Marshall:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Donyell Lamar Marshall
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on May 18, 1973
  • Hometown: Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: 42, 8, 24, 6 (varied across teams)
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: Reading High School in Reading, Pennsylvania
  • College: University of Connecticut (UConn Huskies)
  • NBA Draft: 1994 NBA Draft, 1st round, 4th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Teams Played For:
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (1994–1995)
    • Golden State Warriors (1995–2000)
    • Utah Jazz (2000–2002)
    • Chicago Bulls (2002–2003)
    • Toronto Raptors (2003–2005)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2005–2008)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (2008)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2008–2009)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Donyell Marshall has children, including a son (Devon Marshall, who has played collegiate basketball).
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely publicized.

Donyell Marshall’s player archetype was that of a versatile combo forward, a stretch-capable frontcourt player who could rebound, score inside or out, and slide between forward spots depending on lineup needs. Defensively, he fit best as a rangy team defender rather than a pure shutdown specialist, using size, length, and rebounding instincts to cover space, help around the lane, and hold up against bigger forwards. Offensively, Marshall brought value as a complementary scorer who could face up, hit perimeter shots, work the glass, and give teams secondary production without needing the ball all the time. Physically, he had strong forward size at 6-foot-9 and 245 pounds, with enough mobility to function on the wing in some settings while still playing with frontcourt strength. The overall play style summary is of a flexible, skilled forward whose game blended rebounding, floor-spacing, and adaptable scoring, which helped him remain useful across a long NBA career after starring at UConn. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference.com — Donyell Marshall Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Donyell Marshall | Forward | Golden State Warriors
Sports-Reference.com — Donyell Marshall College Stats
UConn Huskies — Donyell Marshall (2007) – Huskies of Honor