Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Rip Hamilton:

  • Full Name: Richard Clay Hamilton
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 14, 1978
  • Hometown: Coatesville, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
  • Weight: 193 pounds (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: 32 (college), 32, 20, 14 (NBA)
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Coatesville Area Senior High School (Coatesville, Pennsylvania)
  • College: University of Connecticut (UConn)
  • NBA Draft: 1999 NBA Draft, 1st round (7th overall pick) by the Washington Wizards
  • Teams Played For:
    • Washington Wizards (1999–2002)
    • Detroit Pistons (2002–2011)
    • Chicago Bulls (2011–2013)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2004 with the Detroit Pistons)
  • Kids: Known to have three children: two sons and a daughter.
  • Siblings: Rip has one older brother, Richard Jr., and one older sister, Colleen.

Fun Facts

  • Rip Hamilton was known for his mid-range scoring, exceptional off-ball movement, and trademark protective face mask, which he wore after a series of facial injuries.
  • He was a three-time NBA All-Star and played a pivotal role in leading the Detroit Pistons to the 2004 NBA Championship.
  • Before his NBA career, Hamilton won the 1999 NCAA Championship with UConn and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.