Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Hakim Warrick:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Hakim Hanif Warrick
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born July 8, 1982
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 219 lbs (99 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (2.13 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Jersey Numbers: Commonly wore #21 and #1
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: Friends’ Central School (Wynnewood, Pennsylvania)
  • College: Syracuse University (2001–2005)
    • Key achievement: Part of Syracuse’s NCAA Championship team in 2003
  • NBA Draft
    • Draft Year: 2005
    • Draft Position: 19th overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies
  • Teams Played For
    1. Memphis Grizzlies (2005–2009)
    2. Milwaukee Bucks (2009–2010)
    3. Chicago Bulls (2010)
    4. Phoenix Suns (2010–2012)
    5. New Orleans Hornets (2012–2013)
    6. Charlotte Bobcats (2013)

He also had a professional career overseas, playing in countries like Turkey, China, and Puerto Rico.

  • Championship Rings
    • NBA Championships: None
    • NCAA Championship: 1 (2003, with Syracuse)
  • Kids: No publicly available information
  • Siblings: No detailed information publicly disclosed

Player Archetype / Play Style

Hakim Warrick’s player archetype was that of an athletic face-up power forward: a mobile, explosive finisher who thrived more on cuts, rim runs, and quick-hit scoring than on methodical half-court creation. Defensively, he projected as a weak-side helper and shot-contest big rather than a bruising interior anchor, with his length and leaping ability flashing more than his overall defensive consistency. Offensively, he did his best work as an energy scorer around the basket and from short to mid-range areas, while his physical traits—about 6-foot-9, 219 pounds, with notable explosiveness and long arms—made him a transition threat and lob target. His play style was built on speed, elevation, and activity: beat slower forwards down the floor, finish above the rim, attack face-up opportunities, and supply instant offense, even if his rebounding, passing, range, and half-court polish were never the strongest parts of his profile. (draftexpress.com)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Hakim Warrick Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports Forecaster — Hakim Warrick Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More | Retired
DraftExpress — Hakim Warrick NBA Draft Scouting Report
Valley of the Suns — Hakim Warrick: A breakdown of the soon-to-be newest Phoenix Sun