Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Nazr Mohammed, a former NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Nazr Tahiru Mohammed
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on September 5, 1977
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: 250 pounds (113 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 4 inches (224 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 8, 13, and 48
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • High School: Kenwood Academy in Chicago, Illinois
  • College: University of Kentucky (1995–1998)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (29th overall pick) in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz (rights later traded to the Philadelphia 76ers)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1998–2001)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2001–2004)
    • New York Knicks (2004–2005)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2005–2006)
    • Detroit Pistons (2006–2007, 2011–2012)
    • Charlotte Bobcats (2007–2011)
    • Oklahoma City Thunder (2011)
    • Chicago Bulls (2012–2015)
    • Return to Oklahoma City Thunder (2016)
  • Championship Rings: 1 NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs (2005)
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Nazr Mohammed’s player archetype was that of a traditional interior center: a sturdy, defense-minded big man whose main value came from size, rebounding, screening, and physical play around the rim. Defensively, he operated as a paint protector and low-post body who could hold ground, contest inside, and clean up possessions on the glass rather than switch all over the floor. Offensively, his role was simple and complementary, built on screen-setting, offensive rebounds, dump-off finishes, and short-range scoring instead of self-created offense. Physically, Mohammed brought a strong 6-foot-10, 250-pound frame, broad strength, and the kind of bulk that let him battle true centers in the lane. Overall, his play style was rugged and no-frills, centered on doing the dirty work, defending, rebounding, and giving teams a dependable interior presence. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Nazr Mohammed Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
ESPN — Scouting report: Mavs vs. Thunder
Pounding The Rock — How a Spurs fan learned to finally trust in Popovich

Notes:

  • Similar players to Nazr Mohammed include Clint Capela.