Last Updated on December 16, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the detailed information about Rolando Blackman:
- Full Name: Rolando Antonio Blackman
- Nationality: Panamanian-American
- Age: Born February 26, 1959
- Hometown: Born in Panama City, Panama; raised in Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
- Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
- Shoe Size: 15 (US)
- Jersey Number: 22 (Dallas Mavericks), 20 (New York Knicks)
- Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
- High School: William E. Grady High School, Brooklyn, New York
- College: Kansas State University (1977–1981)
- NBA Draft: 1981, 1st round, 9th overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks
- Teams Played For:
- Dallas Mavericks (1981–1992)
- New York Knicks (1992–1994)
- Played internationally in Italy and Greece after his NBA career
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Rolando Blackman has children, but detailed public information is limited.
- Siblings: Information on his siblings is not widely available.
Fun Facts
- Blackman was a 4-time NBA All-Star (1985, 1986, 1987, 1990) and is regarded as one of the greatest players in Dallas Mavericks history.
- His jersey number (22) was retired by the Mavericks.
- He later worked as an assistant coach and in player development roles, contributing to basketball both in the U.S. and internationally.