Last Updated on July 20, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Eddy Curry was a low-post NBA center whose size, soft touch around the basket, and efficient interior scoring made him a productive offensive presence for the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks during the 2000s. A traditional back-to-the-basket big man, Curry generated points through strength, post moves, and finishing ability while providing a physical interior option in half-court offenses.

Here is the information on Eddy Curry:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Eddy Anthony Curry Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born December 5, 1982
  • Hometown: Harvey, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters)
  • Weight: 295 pounds (134 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 20 (US)
  • Number: Wore #2, #34, #52, and #50 during his career
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Thornwood High School (South Holland, Illinois)
  • College: Did not attend college; declared for the NBA Draft directly from high school
  • NBA Draft: 2001 NBA Draft, 1st Round, 4th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls
  • Teams Played For:
    • Chicago Bulls (2001–2005)
    • New York Knicks (2005–2011)
    • Miami Heat (2011–2012)
    • Dallas Mavericks (2012)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (Miami Heat, 2012)
  • Kids: Known to have children; reportedly has at least seven children
  • Siblings: Jason Curry, Nicole Curry, Beth Curry

Player Archetype / Play Style

Eddy Curry’s player archetype was that of a low-post scoring center, a classic interior big who generated offense with size, touch, and power on the block rather than perimeter skill or playmaking. Defensively, his role was more that of a paint-bodied interior presence than a consistently reliable anchor, as his physical tools gave him the frame to battle inside but his defense was often viewed as less dependable than his scoring. Offensively, he operated as a back-to-the-basket option who could seal defenders, draw help, and finish through contact, giving teams a true interior scoring target in half-court sets. Physically, Curry stood 7-foot-0 and 295 pounds, pairing rare bulk with strong athletic ability for a player his size. His overall play style was built around deep-post offense, strength-based finishing, and old-school center play, with his best value coming when teams could feed him inside and let him punish single coverage. (NBADraft)

Scouting Report

I’ve always thought Eddy Curry was one of those centers who forced defenses to react before he ever put the ball on the floor. Give him a deep catch and the possession changed immediately because he established post position with sheer lower-body strength, making it difficult for defenders to push him off his preferred spots. He wasn’t relying on a long list of polished counters as much as overwhelming leverage, soft hands and surprisingly light footwork around the rim, where quick jump hooks and drop steps came before help defenders could fully collapse. That’s where his offensive value lived. Double-teams often arrived early, and while he could find the obvious kick-out, he wasn’t the kind of offensive hub who consistently manipulated rotating defenses or anticipated the second layer of help, so possessions sometimes stalled if the first scoring option disappeared. Defensively, the interesting thing is that he could hold his ground against powerful post scorers without giving up deep position, but the game became much tougher once actions pulled him into space. Pick-and-roll coverage demanded quick changes of direction that weren’t natural for him, and teams able to involve him repeatedly above the free-throw line could stretch his defensive range until rotations started breaking down behind him. That’s the trade-off with players built around interior dominance. His ideal situation is next to mobile forwards and aggressive perimeter defenders who can reduce the amount of ground he has to cover while letting him anchor the paint, rebound his area and concentrate on finishing possessions instead of chasing them. Offensively, surround him with shooting and patient entry passers who understand the value of early post seals, and his scoring gravity becomes much more pronounced. His game shared elements with Al Jefferson’s ability to manufacture points through strength and touch, though without the same variety of footwork, while also resembling a more physically imposing version of Jahidi White when the offense simply wanted to punish single coverage on the block.

Player Insights

Eddy Curry was drafted by the Chicago Bulls. He joined Greg Anthony, Jamal Crawford, Tyson Chandler, Charles Oakley, Jalen Rose, and Metta Sandiford-Artest on what could have been a very strong team if they stuck together long enough. But it took a few years until the NBA realized how great of a player Jamal Crawford would become. Tyson Chandler was also very young when Curry was drafted and nobody knew what he would go on to become. They did have Jalen Rose in his prime, however, and should have waited to see what else they had on the roster after it had developed. 2/26/2025

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Eddy Curry
Basketball-Reference — Eddy Curry Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
ESPN — Page2 – Running with the Baby Bulls
ESPN — Daily Dime 2007-08 Preview Edition: New York Knicks – NBA