Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Eric Bledsoe:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Eric Bledsoe
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born December 9, 1989
  • Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
  • Height: 6’1″ (1.85 m)
  • Weight: 214 lbs (97 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’8″ (2.03 m)
  • Shoe Size: 11 (US)
  • Number: Wore #12, #6, and #5 during his career
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Parker High School, Birmingham, Alabama
  • College: University of Kentucky (2009–2010)
  • NBA Draft: 2010 NBA Draft, 18th overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder (traded to the Los Angeles Clippers)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2010–2013)
    • Phoenix Suns (2013–2017)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2017–2020)
    • New Orleans Pelicans (2020–2021)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2021–2022)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Two children, Ethan and Ariana Bledsoe
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Eric Bledsoe’s player archetype was that of a power guard — a compact, explosive lead ball-handler who paired downhill rim pressure with real defensive bite, using his speed, strength, and burst to play bigger than his height. Defensively, he fit as an aggressive point-of-attack stopper who could hound opposing guards, generate steals, and hold up physically against stronger matchups, while offensively he operated as a slashing creator and transition weapon more than a pure table-setting traditional point guard. His physical traits were a major part of the package: a chiseled frame, long arms for his size, elite first-step quickness, and high-end open-floor athleticism made him difficult to contain once he turned the corner. Overall, Bledsoe played with force and urgency, blending drive-heavy scoring, secondary playmaking, and disruptive perimeter defense into a style that was at its best when he was attacking, pressuring the ball, and collapsing defenses. (NBADraft)

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Eric Bledsoe
ESPN — The new guard
WalterFootball — 2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Eric Bledsoe
Yahoo Sports — Eric Bledsoe: Scouting report and accolades