Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Ron Boone:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Ronald Bruce Boone
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 6, 1946
  • Hometown: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
  • Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Number: Wore #24, #23, and #1 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: Douglass High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • College:
    • Idaho State University (after attending a junior college, Texas Western College briefly)
  • NBA Draft: 1968 NBA Draft, 4th round (49th overall) by the Phoenix Suns (though he did not play for them)
  • Teams Played For:
    • ABA: Dallas/Texas Chaparrals (1968–1971), Utah Stars (1971–1975), Spirits of St. Louis (1975–1976), Indiana Pacers (1976)
    • NBA: Kansas City Kings (1976–1979), Los Angeles Lakers (1979–1981)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA; 1 ABA Championship with the Utah Stars (1971)
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Ron Boone’s player archetype was that of a durable two-way scoring guard, a high-minute backcourt fixture who blended perimeter offense with steady defensive activity over a remarkably long run. Defensively, he worked as an active guard defender who could pressure the ball, compete across the backcourt, and hold up through heavy minutes, while his “Iron Man” reputation was underscored by a pro record streak of 1,041 consecutive ABA and NBA games played. Offensively, Boone operated as a scoring-oriented guard rather than a pure table-setter, capable of carrying points from the perimeter and functioning as a reliable offensive piece for ABA teams, including a 25.2-point season with the Utah Stars and a 22.2-point average just after the ABA-NBA merger. At about 6-foot-2 with a lean guard build, he played a direct, resilient style built on stamina, shot-making, and consistency, making him the kind of backcourt player who could stay on the floor, fill points, and give structure to both ends. (Remember the Abba)

Sources:
Utah Sports Hall of Fame — Hall of Fame 2000s
Remember the ABA — Utah Stars
Deseret News — SKILLS PASSED FROM ONE BOONE TO ANOTHER