Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Rafael Addison:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Rafael Addison
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born July 22, 1964
  • Hometown: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: Approximately 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 15 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 12, 33
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Henry Snyder High School, Jersey City, New Jersey
  • College: Syracuse University
  • NBA Draft: 1986, 2nd round, 39th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns
  • Teams Played For:
    • Phoenix Suns (1986–1987)
    • Detroit Pistons (1992–1994)
    • Charlotte Hornets (1995–1997)
    • International teams in Italy and Greece (between NBA stints)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information on his children is not widely available.
  • Siblings: Information on his siblings is not widely available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Rafael Addison’s player archetype was that of a steady two-way wing: a complementary scorer who could slide between shooting guard and small forward, defend his spot, and contribute without needing the offense built around him. Defensively, he projected more as a positional team defender than a disruptive stopper, using his size and discipline to guard the wing and hold up across both perimeter spots. Offensively, he fit as a secondary option who could score from the wing, handle the ball well for his size, and play within the flow rather than dominate possessions. At 6-foot-7 and roughly 215 pounds, Addison had solid wing size for his era, and his overall play style blended clean fundamentals, lineup versatility, and low-maintenance support scoring. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Rafael Addison Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status & More
NBA.com — Rafael Addison | Forward | New Jersey Nets
Syracuse University Athletics — Rafael Addison ’86
Bleacher Report — Syracuse Basketball: The Top 50 Players in School History
OrangeHoops — Rafael Addison