Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Nazreon Reid:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Nazreon Hilton Reid
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on August 26, 1999
  • Hometown: Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 264 lbs (120 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
  • Shoe Size: Not widely reported
  • Jersey Number: #11
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • High School: Roselle Catholic High School (Roselle, New Jersey)
  • College: Louisiana State University (LSU) (2018–2019)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2019 (signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (2019–present)
  • Championship Rings: None as of 2024
  • Other Achievements:
    • Developed into a reliable scorer and defender for the Timberwolves
    • Known for his versatility and ability to stretch the floor as a big man
  • Kids: None reported
  • Siblings: Specific information about siblings is not widely reported.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Nazreon Reid’s player archetype is that of a modern stretch big: a skilled scoring frontcourt player who can space the floor, punish mismatches, and add more offensive versatility than a traditional backup center. Defensively, he fits best as a physical team defender and secondary rim protector who uses his size and strength to battle inside, while offensively his role is built around floor spacing, face-up scoring, pick-and-pop shooting, interior finishing, and occasional straight-line creation when bigger defenders are pulled away from the basket. Physically, Reid brings a strong 6-foot-9, 264-pound frame with enough mobility and coordination to play as a center-forward, and his overall play style blends power, touch, perimeter confidence, and sneaky skill for a big man, making him an offense-tilting complementary scorer rather than a pure low-post bruiser. (NBA)

Notes:

Fun Facts

  • Naz Reid was an American Football player as a kid and didn’t start playing basketball until he got to college. Naz Reid has always looked like a good athlete on the basketball court, but that explains some of the rawness in his game. All things considered, he has become a good shooter for a guy who didn’t grow up shooting the basketball. Throwing a football may have helped him learn how to shoot a basketball easier than it otherwise would have been.

Player Insights

Nazreon Reid (Naz Reid) is a fan favorite in Minnesota. The Timberwolves have relied heavily on him to be the backup power forward and center on a team that needs his depth because they have spent so much money elsewhere. I expect Anthony Edwards to become the top player in the NBA either this season or next and as long as they remain relatively healthy, the Timberwolves should be strong contenders for the foreseeable future. 11/29/2024

Sources:

NBA.com — Naz Reid | Center-Forward | Minnesota Timberwolves
Peachtree Hoops — 2019 NBA Draft scouting report: Naz Reid
The Ringer — How to Watch March Madness When All You Care About Is the NBA Draft
Sports Forecaster — Naz Reid Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More | Minnesota Timberwolves