Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Nick Anderson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Nelison “Nick” Anderson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born January 20, 1968
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 7 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: #25
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Simeon Career Academy, Chicago, Illinois
  • College: University of Illinois (1987–1989)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 11th overall in the 1989 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic
  • Teams Played For:
    • Orlando Magic (1989–1999)
    • Sacramento Kings (1999–2001)
    • Memphis Grizzlies (2001–2002)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Nick Anderson has a son, Nick Anderson II.
  • Siblings: Nick Anderson has a cousin, current NBA player Derrick Rose.

Nick Anderson’s player archetype was that of a strong two-way wing scorer, a shooting guard who could fill lanes in transition, attack closeouts, space the floor, and bring real defensive activity on the perimeter. On defense, he functioned as an alert team defender with solid size for the backcourt, using his 6-foot-6 frame and anticipation to jump passing lanes, pressure wings, and generate steals rather than overpowering matchups. Offensively, Anderson gave teams a slashing-and-shooting threat who could score from the arc, cut without the ball, finish on the move, and handle secondary creation when needed. Physically, he combined good length and strength with enough mobility to play either guard or small forward, which helped make him a flexible piece during Orlando’s rise in the 1990s. His overall play style was built on energy, opportunism, and balanced production, making him the kind of wing who could complement stars while still carrying meaningful scoring and defensive responsibility. (Basketball Reference)

Notes:

  • Similar players to Nick Anderson include Allan Houston.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Nick Anderson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Top 5 all-time Orlando Magic scoring leaders
Basketball-Reference — Orlando Magic Career Leaders
Legends of Basketball — Nick Anderson