Last Updated on September 16, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed profile of Ron Anderson:
- Full Name: Ronald Gene Anderson
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born October 15, 1958
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
- Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 ft 8 in
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: #20, #5, #30
- Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
- High School: Bowen High School, Chicago, Illinois
- College:
- First attended: Santa Barbara City College (JUCO)
- Transferred to: California State University, Fresno (Fresno State)
- NBA Draft: Selected 27th overall in the 1984 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Teams Played For:
- Cleveland Cavaliers (1984–1985)
- Indiana Pacers (1985–1986)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1988–1993)
- New Jersey Nets (1993–1994)
- Washington Bullets (1994)
- Played internationally in France and Spain
- Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
- Kids: Ron Anderson Jr. (son), who also played professional basketball.
- Siblings: Information on siblings is not publicly available.
Ron Anderson was known for his scoring ability and versatility as a forward. He had his most productive seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he was a key offensive player off the bench. After his NBA career, he continued to play overseas and later became involved in coaching and mentoring young basketball players.