Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Rick Mahorn:

  • Full Name: Derrick Allen Mahorn
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 21, 1958
  • Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: 44, 44, 00
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Weaver High School (Hartford, Connecticut)
  • College: Hampton University (Hampton, Virginia)
  • NBA Draft: 1980 NBA Draft, 2nd round (35th overall pick) by the Washington Bullets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Washington Bullets (1980–1985)
    • Detroit Pistons (1985–1989, 1996–1998)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1989–1992)
    • New Jersey Nets (1992–1993)
    • Denver Nuggets (1995)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (1989 with the Detroit Pistons)
  • Kids: Known to have at least three children, but details are not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Not widely documented.

Fun Facts

  • Rick Mahorn was a key member of the Detroit Pistons’ “Bad Boys” championship team, known for his tough, physical defense and rebounding.
  • His gritty style earned him a reputation as one of the NBA’s top enforcers.
  • After retiring, Mahorn transitioned into broadcasting and coaching, including a stint as a coach in the WNBA for the Detroit Shock.