Last Updated on January 8, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Sam Cassell:

  • Full Name: Samuel James Cassell
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 18, 1969
  • Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 202 lbs (92 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 10, 3, 7, 8, and 2 during his NBA career
  • Position: Point guard
  • High School: Baltimore City College High School (Baltimore, Maryland)
  • College: University of Miami (1990–1993)
  • NBA Draft: 1993 NBA Draft, Round 1, Pick 24 by the Milwaukee Bucks
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Milwaukee Bucks (1993–1996)
    2. New Jersey Nets (1996)
    3. Houston Rockets (1997–2003)
    4. Phoenix Suns (2003)
    5. Dallas Mavericks (2004)
    6. Minnesota Timberwolves (2005–2007)
    7. Los Angeles Clippers (2007–2008)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 2 NBA Championships (1994, 1995 with the Houston Rockets)
  • Kids:
    Sam Cassell has three children:

    1. Samuel Cassell Jr. (son)
    2. Shante Cassell (daughter)
    3. Talia Cassell (daughter)
  • Siblings: Sam Cassell has one brother, Antonio Cassell, though details about his siblings are generally private.

Fun Facts

  • Sam Cassell was known for his clutch shooting, leadership, and confident play. He was a key contributor to the Houston Rockets’ back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995.
  • Throughout his career, Cassell was known as a tough and savvy point guard, making important plays in critical moments.
  • He was a two-time NBA champion with the Rockets and was considered a key figure in their success during the mid-1990s.
  • After retiring from playing, Cassell transitioned into coaching and worked as an assistant coach for several NBA teams, including the Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers.
  • Known for his distinctive swagger and outspoken personality, Cassell remains a popular figure in basketball circles.