Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information about Mark Madsen:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Mark Ellsworth Madsen
  • Nickname: Mad Dog
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born January 28, 1976
  • Hometown: Walnut Creek, California
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 245 lbs (111 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: Wore #35 and #43 during his career
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: San Ramon Valley High School, Danville, California
  • College: Stanford University
  • NBA Draft: 2000, 1st Round, 29th pick overall by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For: Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Championship Rings: 2 (2001, 2002 with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids: Yes, Mark Madsen has children, but specific details are not widely publicized
  • Siblings: He has nine siblings

Player Archetype / Play Style

Mark Madsen’s player archetype was that of a hustle big and energy forward whose value came from rebounding, physicality, and relentless effort more than polished scoring. At 6-foot-9 and roughly 240 to 255 pounds, he had a strong, durable frame built for banging inside, and defensively he filled the role of a rugged interior worker who battled on the glass, held position, and brought a bruising presence in short frontcourt minutes. Offensively, Madsen was a low-usage complementary option who scored mostly through putbacks, cuts, dump-off passes, and simple finishes around the rim rather than self-created offense. His overall play style was scrappy, forceful, and unglamorous, centered on doing the dirty work, raising a team’s physical edge, and impacting games through effort, rebounding, and toughness.

Fun Facts

  • He is remembered most for his time as a Los Angeles Laker.
  • He became a college basketball coach after leaving the NBA.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Mark Madsen Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More
NBA.com — Mark Madsen | Forward
NBADraft.net — Mark Madsen
Sports Reference CBB — Mark Madsen College Stats