Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Rick FoxHere are the details for Rick Fox:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Ulrich Alexander Fox
  • Nickname: Foxy, Blondie
  • Nationality: Canadian-Bahamian
  • Date of Birth: Born July 24, 1969
  • Hometown: Born in Toronto, Canada; grew up in Nassau, Bahamas
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches (211cm)
  • Standing Reach: 8’6″ to 8’8″
  • Vertical Leap: 28 to 32 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: 44 (Boston Celtics), 17 (Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Position: Small Forward
  • High School:
    • Kingsway Academy in Nassau, Bahamas
    • Warsaw Community High School in Warsaw, Indiana, USA
  • College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (North Carolina Tar Heels) (1987–1991)
  • NBA Draft: 1991 NBA Draft, 24th overall pick by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (1991–1997)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1997–2004)
  • Championship Rings: 3 (2000, 2001, 2002 with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids:
    • Kyle Fox (son, with former partner Kari Hillsman)
    • Sasha Fox (daughter, with ex-wife Vanessa Williams)
  • Siblings: Has a sister, Jeanene Fox
  • Retirement Age: 34
  • Retirement Year: 2003-04 (Los Angeles Lakers)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Rick Fox’s player archetype was that of a versatile two-way wing, a big small forward who could defend multiple perimeter matchups, space the floor, move the ball, and fit cleanly next to higher-usage stars. At 6-foot-7 and 230 pounds, he had the size and strength to check wings and some forwards, giving him defensive value as a physical on-ball option and smart team defender rather than a pure shutdown specialist. Offensively, his role was more connective than dominant: he could score in rhythm, knock down jumpers, attack closeouts, and keep possessions flowing without needing the offense built around him. His play style was polished, unselfish, and competitive, which made him an especially useful glue-piece on contending teams because he blended toughness, spacing, secondary scoring, and adaptable wing defense. (Basketball Reference)

Notes:

  • Rick Fox’s height without shoes is officially listed as 6 feet 6 inches (6’6″), based on NBA pre-draft measurements. His height with shoes is typically recorded as 6’7″.
  • Rick Fox’s playing weight during his NBA career was listed at 235 pounds (107 kg).
  • Similar players to Rick Fox include Harrison Barnes and Danny Green.

Fun Facts

  • After retiring from the NBA, he became an actor, businessman, and esports team owner. Fox appeared in various television shows and movies and co-founded the esports organization Echo Fox.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Rick Fox Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports Reference — Rick Fox College Stats
Silver Screen and Roll — Let’s appreciate a Laker: Rick Fox, the beloved instigator