Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information about John Starks:

  • Full Name: John Levell Starks
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born August 10, 1965
  • Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers #3, #9, and #20 during his NBA career
  • Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
  • High School: Central High School (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
  • College:
    • Rogers State College
    • Northern Oklahoma College
    • Tulsa Junior College
    • Oklahoma State University
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 1988
  • Teams Played For:
    • Golden State Warriors (1988–1989)
    • New York Knicks (1990–1998)
    • Golden State Warriors (1998–1999)
    • Chicago Bulls (1999–2000)
    • Utah Jazz (2000–2002)
  • Championship Rings: None (reached the NBA Finals in 1994 with the Knicks but lost to the Houston Rockets)
  • Kids: 3 children: John Jr., Chelsea, and Tiara Starks
  • Siblings: John Starks has six siblings, but their names are not widely disclosed.

Fun Facts

  • John Starks is best remembered for his time with the New York Knicks, where he became a fan favorite due to his intense style of play and emotional performances.
  • His iconic dunk over Michael Jordan and Horace Grant, famously called “The Dunk,” remains a highlight of his career.
  • Starks was named an NBA All-Star in 1994 and won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 1997.
  • Despite going undrafted, Starks carved out a successful NBA career and is regarded as one of the league’s great underdog stories.