Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Othella Harrington, a former NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Othella Harrington
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on January 31, 1974 (currently 50 years old)
  • Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 32, 24, and 7
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Murrah High School in Jackson, Mississippi
  • College: University of Georgetown (1992–1996)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 2nd round (30th overall pick) in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Houston Rockets (1996–1999)
    • Vancouver Grizzlies (1999–2001)
    • New York Knicks (2001–2004)
    • Chicago Bulls (2004–2006)
    • Charlotte Bobcats (2006–2007)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Othella Harrington’s player archetype was that of a sturdy interior big: a dependable rebound-and-finish forward-center who brought toughness, paint scoring, and low-maintenance frontcourt minutes rather than flashy creation. Defensively, he fit as a physical positional defender and helper around the basket, using strength and effort to battle bigger bodies, while offensively he was most comfortable working on the low block, finishing inside, cleaning up possessions, and providing short-range scoring without needing plays built entirely around him. At 6-foot-9 and 235 pounds, Harrington had a compact, strong frame for a power big, and his overall play style leaned toward simple, rugged efficiency — screen, rebound, seal, score on the block, and do the dirty work that helped stabilize a rotation.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Othella Harrington include Chuck Hayes.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Othella Harrington Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Othella Harrington | Forward-Center | New York Knicks
Deseret News — Rockets Scouting Report
USA Basketball — Othella Harrington