Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Ron Anderson:

Player Profile

  • 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.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Ron Anderson’s player archetype was that of a sturdy scoring wing, a reliable small forward who could supply secondary offense, play within structure, and give lineups experienced two-way balance. Defensively, he handled the wing with strength and discipline more than flash, using his size and solid frame to stay competitive against forwards while helping on the glass and within team schemes. Offensively, Anderson fit as a complementary scorer who could finish plays, work from the mid-range, score off cuts and spot-ups, and punish defenses when attention shifted elsewhere. At 6-foot-7 and 215 pounds, he had the build to absorb contact and the athletic tools to function comfortably on the perimeter without needing the ball every trip. His overall play style was steady and practical, built on efficient support scoring, physical wing play, and role awareness rather than high-usage creation. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Ron Anderson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Legends of Basketball — Ron Anderson
NBA.com — Year-by-year NBA All-Rookie Teams