Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Eric Snow:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Eric Snow
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 24, 1973
  • Hometown: Canton, Ohio, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 14 (U.S.)
  • Number: 3, 13 (Seattle SuperSonics), 20 (Philadelphia 76ers), 20 (Cleveland Cavaliers)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio
  • College: Michigan State University
  • NBA Draft: 1995 NBA Draft, 43rd overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks (traded to the Seattle SuperSonics)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1995–1998)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1998–2004)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2004–2008)
  • Championship Rings: 0 (He did not win an NBA Championship)
  • Kids: Eric Snow has three sons and a daughter: Ava Maria Snow, Eric Javon Snow, Jarren Christopher Snow, Darius Michael Snow
  • Siblings: He has a brother, Percy Snow, who played in the NFL as a linebacker
  • Retirement Age: 34 years old
  • Retirement Year: 2007-08 (with Cleveland Cavaliers)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Eric Snow’s player archetype was that of a defense-first floor general, a tough, pass-oriented point guard who brought structure, perimeter resistance, and steadiness more than scoring punch. Defensively, he worked as an on-ball stopper and disruptive backcourt organizer, using his 6-foot-3 frame, strength, and competitiveness to pressure guards and help set a hard-nosed tone, while offensively he played the role of a table-setter who valued ball security, ran the team, and kept stars involved rather than hunting his own offense. His physical traits were more sturdy than explosive, and his overall play style was disciplined, unselfish, and blue-collar, built around defense, playmaking, leadership, and doing the connective work that winning teams need from a veteran guard. (Sportskeeda)

Notes:

  • Eric Snow’s height without shoes is not widely documented, but his official listed height in the NBA was 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters).
  • Eric Snow’s playing weight was 205 lbs (93 kg) during his NBA career.
  • Similar players to Eric Snow include Derek Fisher, Avery Johnson, Mark Jackson, Brevin Knight, Lindsey Hunter, Jevon Carter, T.J. McConnell, Monte Morris, Davion Mitchell, and Jose Alvarado.

Sources:

Sportskeeda — The baggage of Allen Iverson: Both sides of his issues
Bleacher Report — Kyrie Irving Gives LeBron James Asset, Challenge That Kobe, Jordan Never Had
NBA — Denver Nuggets Media Guide