Last Updated on December 21, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the information about Keith Erickson:

  • Full Name: Keith Raymond Erickson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: 79 (born April 19, 1944)
  • Hometown: San Francisco, California
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore #18, #22, and #24 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: El Segundo High School, El Segundo, California
  • College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
  • NBA Draft: 1965, 3rd Round, 19th pick overall by the San Francisco Warriors
  • Teams Played For:
    • San Francisco Warriors
    • Chicago Bulls
    • Los Angeles Lakers
    • Phoenix Suns
  • Championship Rings: 1 (1972 with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids: Yes, Erickson has children, though specific details are private.
  • Siblings: Not widely documented

Fun Facts

  • Keith Erickson was a multi-sport athlete, excelling in basketball and volleyball.
  • He played a crucial role on the Lakers’ record-setting 1971-72 championship team, which won 33 consecutive games.
  • Post-retirement, Erickson became a respected broadcaster and commentator for basketball.