Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Erick Dampier:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Erick Travez Dampier
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born July 14, 1975
- Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi
- Height: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
- Weight: 265 lbs (120 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 meters)
- Shoe Size: Size 19 (US)
- Jersey Numbers: Commonly wore #25 and #35
- Position: Center
- High School: Lawrence County High School (Monticello, Mississippi)
- College: Mississippi State University (1993–1996)
- Key achievement: Led the Bulldogs to the Final Four in 1996
- NBA Draft
- Draft Year: 1996
- Draft Position: 10th overall pick by the Indiana Pacers
- Teams Played For
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- Indiana Pacers (1996–1997)
- Golden State Warriors (1997–2004)
- Dallas Mavericks (2004–2010)
- Miami Heat (2010–2011)
- Atlanta Hawks (2011–2012)
- Championship Rings
- NBA Championships: None
- Kids: No detailed information publicly available
- Siblings: No detailed information publicly disclosed
Player Archetype / Play Style
Erick Dampier’s player archetype was that of a classic defensive anchor at center: a big, strong 6-foot-11 interior presence who made his living as a screener, rebounder, rim deterrent, and low-usage finisher rather than a featured scorer. Defensively, he fit as a paint protector and physical post defender, using his size, length, and strength to contest shots, control the glass, and hold ground inside. Offensively, his role was narrow but useful, centered on putbacks, dump-off finishes, pick-and-roll catches, and other close-range chances instead of self-created offense. His overall play style was old-school and functional, built on toughness, interior defense, rebounding, and simple complementary offense rather than perimeter skill or playmaking flair. (Basketball Reference)
Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Erick Dampier Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Erick Dampier | Center | Golden State Warriors
RotoWire — Erick Dampier NBA Stats & News