Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the information on John Salley:

  • Full Name: John Thomas Salley
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 16, 1964 (60 years old as of 2024)
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
  • Weight: 230 pounds (104 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 19 (US)
  • Number: Wore #22, #16, and #24 throughout his career
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Canarsie High School (Brooklyn, New York)
  • College: Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
  • NBA Draft: 1986 NBA Draft, 1st Round, 11th overall by the Detroit Pistons
  • Teams Played For:
    • Detroit Pistons (1986–1992)
    • Miami Heat (1992–1995)
    • Toronto Raptors (1995–1996)
    • Chicago Bulls (1996)
    • Panathinaikos (Greece, 1996)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1999–2000)
  • Championship Rings: 4 (Detroit Pistons in 1989, 1990; Chicago Bulls in 1996; Los Angeles Lakers in 2000)
  • Kids: Has 2 daughters, Taya and Tyla Salley
  • Siblings: He has siblings, but specific details are not widely publicized.

John Salley is notable for being the first player to win NBA championships with three different teams. After his playing career, he became a television personality, actor, and advocate for a plant-based lifestyle.