Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the detailed information about Isaac Austin, a former NBA player:
- Full Name: Isaac Edward Austin
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on August 18, 1969
- Hometown: Gridley, California, USA
- Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
- Weight: 255 pounds (116 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
- Number: Wore jersey numbers 9, 8, 4, and 23
- Position: Center / Power Forward
- High School: Las Plumas High School in Oroville, California
- College:
- Arizona State University (1988–1991)
- King’s River Community College before transferring to Arizona State
- NBA Draft: Selected in the 2nd round (48th overall pick) in the 1991 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz
- Teams Played For:
- Utah Jazz (1991–1993)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1996)
- Miami Heat (1996–1998)
- Los Angeles Clippers (1998–1999)
- Orlando Magic (1999–2001)
- Memphis Grizzlies (2001–2002)
- Played internationally in Turkey and China
- Championship Rings: None in the NBA
- Notable Achievement: NBA Most Improved Player (1997)
- Kids: Not publicly available
- Siblings: Not publicly available
Isaac Austin is best remembered for his breakout season with the Miami Heat, where he won the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 1997. He was a solid big man known for his strong post play. After his NBA career, Austin also played internationally before retiring.