Last Updated on December 25, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Sam Bowie:

  • Full Name: Samuel Paul Bowie
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born March 17, 1961
  • Hometown: Lebanon, Pennsylvania
  • Height: 7’1″ (2.16 m)
  • Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 7’4″ (2.24 m)
  • Shoe Size: 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore #31 and #30 during his NBA career
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • High School: Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
  • College: University of Kentucky
  • NBA Draft: 1984 NBA Draft, 2nd overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Portland Trail Blazers (1984–1989)
    • New Jersey Nets (1989–1993)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1993–1995)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Three children, including daughters Samantha and Gabrielle Bowie
  • Siblings: Brother, David Bowie (not the musician).