Last Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Rodney Rogers:

  • Full Name: Rodney Ray Rogers
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on June 20, 1971
  • Hometown: Durham, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: 54, 34, 33, 4 (varied across teams)
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: Hillside High School in Durham, North Carolina
  • College: Wake Forest University
  • NBA Draft: 1993 NBA Draft, 1st round, 9th overall pick by the Denver Nuggets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Denver Nuggets (1993–1995)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (1995–1999)
    • Phoenix Suns (1999–2002)
    • Boston Celtics (2002)
    • New Jersey Nets (2002–2003)
    • New Orleans Hornets (2003–2004)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2004–2005)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Rodney Rogers has three children (sons Rodney Jr. and Twins Rydecia and Rykeem).
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely publicized.

Rodney Rogers was known for his combination of strength, athleticism, and shooting ability. A consistent role player throughout his career, he was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2000 while with the Phoenix Suns. Post-retirement, Rogers faced a life-changing injury in 2008 that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down after an ATV accident. Despite his injury, he has remained active in various charitable endeavors and continues to inspire with his resilience and positivity.