Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the full profile of Mike Dunleavy Jr.:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Michael Joseph Dunleavy Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 15, 1980
  • Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
  • Shoe Size: 15 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Nike Kobe AD Mid
  • Number: 10, 34 (Golden State Warriors), 17 (Indiana Pacers), 17 (Milwaukee Bucks), 34 (Chicago Bulls), 3 (Cleveland Cavaliers), 34 (Atlanta Hawks)
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Jesuit High School (Beaverton, Oregon)
  • College: Duke University (Duke Blue Devils) (1999–2002)
  • NBA Draft: 2002, 1st Round (3rd Overall) – Golden State Warriors
  • Teams Played For:
    • Golden State Warriors (2002–2007)
    • Indiana Pacers (2007–2011)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2013)
    • Chicago Bulls (2013–2016)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2016–2017)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2017)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (as an executive, not as a player) – 2022 with the Golden State Warriors (as Assistant GM)
  • Kids: 3 children
  • Siblings: James Dunleavy (brother)
  • Retirement Age: 36 (with Atlanta Hawks)
  • Retirement Year: After 2016-2017 NBA Season

Player Archetype / Play Style

Mike Dunleavy Jr. was a versatile scoring wing whose archetype fit the classic big shooter-playmaker, blending floor spacing with smart secondary creation. Defensively, he usually filled a team-structure role on the wing or at forward, using size and positioning more than pure quickness, which made him serviceable across multiple matchups without being a true stopper. Offensively, he was at his best as a complementary creator who could stretch the floor, move the ball, attack closeouts, and punish defenses with timely outside shooting and sharp reads. At 6’9″ and 230 pounds, he brought unusual size for a perimeter-oriented player, along with solid coordination and feel that let him function across several frontcourt and wing spots. His overall play style was controlled, skilled, and unselfish: he played within the offense, spaced the court, made connective passes, and gave teams value through versatility rather than explosive one-on-one play.

Notes:

  • Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s height without shoes is 6 feet 8.5 inches (2.04 meters). His height with shoes is 6 feet 9.75 inches (2.08 meters).
  • Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s playing weight was 230 lbs (104 kg).
  • Similar players to Mike Dunleavy Jr. include Joe Ingles, Gordon Hayward, Kyle Korver, Doug McDermott, Bojan Bogdanović, Kevin Huerter, Otto Porter Jr., and Pat Connaughton.

Sources:
basketball-reference.com — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/dunlemi02.html
basketball.realgm.com — https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Mike-Dunleavy/Summary/244
goduke.com — https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/mike-dunleavy/11546