Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Michael Doleac:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Michael Scott Doleac
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born June 15, 1977
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Weight: 262 pounds (119 kg)
  • Wingspan: Approximately 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 17 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 51, 6, 11 (varied by team)
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Central Catholic High School, Portland, Oregon
  • College: University of Utah (1994–1998)
  • NBA Draft: 1998, 1st round, 12th overall pick by the Orlando Magic
  • Teams Played For:
    • Orlando Magic (1998–2001)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2001–2002)
    • New York Knicks (2002–2004)
    • Denver Nuggets (2004)
    • Miami Heat (2004–2007)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (2007–2008)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2006 with the Miami Heat)
  • Kids: Michael Doleac has children, but detailed public information about them is limited.
  • Siblings: Information on his siblings is not widely available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Michael Doleac’s player archetype was that of a skilled traditional center, a sturdy interior big who blended low-post utility with a softer shooting touch than many centers of his era. Defensively, he fit best as a positional paint defender and rebounder rather than an explosive rim-running shot blocker, using size, strength, and awareness to hold his ground inside. Offensively, his role was as a secondary interior scorer, screen-setter, and efficient finisher who could also step out a bit, with Utah coverage specifically noting his shooting touch and college production backing that up. At 6-foot-11 and 262 pounds, Doleac had the classic NBA center frame, and his overall play style was built on smart, workmanlike frontcourt play: physical in the lane, reliable on the glass, fundamentally sound, and more polished than flashy. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Michael Doleac Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Deseret News — Power in the pivot
University of Utah Athletics — Crimson Club Hall of Fame Inducting Four on April 22
Deseret News — 1997-98 Utes men’s basketball players: Where are they now