Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Otis Thorpe:

  • Full Name: Otis Junior Thorpe
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born August 5, 1962
  • Hometown: Parkin, Arkansas
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 00, 52, 7 during his NBA career
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: Parkin High School (Parkin, Arkansas)
  • College: University of Providence (1981–1984)
  • NBA Draft: 1984, Round 1, Pick 9 by the Kansas City Kings
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Kansas City / Sacramento Kings (1984–1988)
    2. Houston Rockets (1988–1994)
    3. Detroit Pistons (1994–1996)
    4. Portland Trail Blazers (1996)
    5. Sacramento Kings (1997–1998)
    6. Washington Wizards (1999)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1 NBA Championship (1994 with the Houston Rockets)
  • Kids:
    Otis Thorpe has two children, though specific details about them are private.
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely publicized.

Fun Facts

  • Otis Thorpe was known for his versatility, playing both power forward and center during his career.
  • He was a key contributor to the Houston Rockets’ 1994 championship, providing veteran leadership, defense, and rebounding.
  • Thorpe was selected as an NBA All-Star in 1992 while playing for the Sacramento Kings, and he earned a reputation as a strong rebounder and a solid interior scorer.
  • He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Rockets, where he helped form a tough frontcourt alongside Hakeem Olajuwon.
  • Thorpe was later traded to the Detroit Pistons and continued to be an effective role player throughout his career.
  • Off the court, Thorpe has stayed involved in various basketball-related activities, including community work and some coaching.