Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Justin Anderson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Justin Lamar Anderson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 19, 1993
  • Hometown: Montross, Virginia, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 231 lbs (105 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: #1, #10, #23
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Montrose Christian School, Rockville, Maryland
  • College: University of Virginia (2012–2015)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 21st overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks
  • Teams Played For:
    • Dallas Mavericks (2015–2017)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2017–2018)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2018–2019)
    • Brooklyn Nets (2020)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2022)
    • Indiana Pacers (2022)
    • Played in the NBA G League for Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Long Island Nets, and more
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Information on children is not publicly available.
  • Siblings: Justin has an older brother, Edward Anderson III, and a younger sister, Eurisha Anderson.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Justin Anderson’s player archetype was that of a strong 3-and-D wing, a physically built perimeter role player whose best NBA value came from defending multiple spots, spacing the floor, and finishing simple offensive actions without needing the ball all the time. Defensively, he projected as a rugged on-ball wing stopper and switchable team defender, using his strength, length, and motor to pressure ball-handlers, contest wings, and hold up against contact. Offensively, his role was more complementary than creative, with most of his scoring coming as a spot-up shooter, cutter, transition finisher, and straight-line attacker rather than a primary shot-maker. At around 6-foot-6 and roughly 230 pounds with a near 6-foot-12 wingspan and standout explosion, he had the frame and athletic profile to play through contact and bring real force on the wing. His play style was direct, physical, and energy-driven, built on toughness, defense, open-floor finishing, and low-maintenance offense that fit best next to higher-usage creators. (nba.com)

Sources:

NBA.com — 2015 Draft Profile | Justin Anderson
NBA.com — How Justin Anderson stacks up as a perimeter defender
NBADraft.net — Justin Anderson
NBA.com — Draft Profile: Justin Anderson
Bleacher Report — 2015 NBA Draft Combine Prospects the Los Angeles Lakers Must Watch Most Closely