Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information on Mike Bibby:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Michael “Mike” Bibby
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 13, 1978 (46 years old as of 2024)
  • Hometown: Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA (raised in Phoenix, Arizona)
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
  • Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Number: Wore #10, #0, and #20 during his career
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Shadow Mountain High School (Phoenix, Arizona)
  • College: University of Arizona (1996–1998)
  • NBA Draft: 1998 NBA Draft, 1st Round, 2nd overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies
  • Teams Played For:
    • Vancouver Grizzlies (1998–2001)
    • Sacramento Kings (2001–2008)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2008–2011)
    • Washington Wizards (2011)
    • Miami Heat (2011)
    • New York Knicks (2011–2012)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (Miami Heat, 2011)
  • Kids: Four children, including a son, Michael Bibby Jr., who plays basketball
  • Siblings: Has siblings, including a brother, Hank Bibby (not publicly detailed)

Mike Bibby’s player archetype was a poised scoring floor general, a lead guard who could organize an offense, hit pull-up jumpers, and punish defenses without needing overwhelming burst or size to control a game. Offensively, he thrived as a pick-and-roll operator and shot-making point guard, balancing table-setting duties with dependable perimeter scoring, especially from mid-range and beyond the arc, while defensively he was more of a positional team defender than a stopper, using anticipation and toughness to compete even if bigger or more explosive guards could give him problems. At 6’2″ and 195 pounds, Bibby had solid NBA guard size, a sturdy frame, and calm body control, but his game leaned more on skill, timing, and feel than pure athleticism. His overall play style was polished and steady: he kept offenses on schedule, made smart reads, delivered clutch shot-making, and fit the mold of a reliable veteran point guard whose value came from composure, spacing, and decision-making as much as raw creation. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • His father, Henry Bibby, played in the NBA as well. Henry Bibby won the 1973 NBA championship with the New York Knicks.

Sources:

Basketball Reference — Mike Bibby Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Mike Bibby | Guard | Sacramento Kings
Basketball Network — A scouting report on Mike Bibby in 1998