Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Shareef Abdur-Rahim:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Julius Shareef Abdur-Rahim
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born December 11, 1976
  • Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore #3, #33, and #1 during his career
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: Wheeler High School, Marietta, Georgia
  • College: University of California, Berkeley (1995–1996)
  • NBA Draft: 1996 NBA Draft, 3rd overall pick by the Vancouver Grizzlies
  • Teams Played For:
    • Vancouver Grizzlies (1996–2001)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2001–2004)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2004–2005)
    • Sacramento Kings (2005–2008)
  • Championship Rings: None as a player; won an NBA G League championship as an executive with the Reno Bighorns in 2018
  • Kids: Has two children, a son and a daughter
  • Siblings: Has eleven siblings, including older brother Amir Abdur-Rahim, a basketball coach

Player Archetype / Play Style

Shareef Abdur-Rahim’s archetype was that of a versatile scoring forward, a polished frontcourt shot creator who could operate as a featured offensive option from either forward spot. At 6-foot-9 and 245 pounds, he had the frame and length to play through contact, rebound his area, and defend bigger wings or power forwards, with his defensive role built more on size, positioning, and coverage across the frontcourt than on pure rim protection. Offensively, he functioned as a primary scorer and secondary facilitator, comfortable facing up, working the mid-post, attacking off the dribble, and getting to his spots with smooth footwork rather than explosive vertical pop. His play style was skilled, controlled, and multi-dimensional: a left-handed forward whose game leaned on touch, balance, and all-around offensive polish. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:
Basketball Reference — Shareef Abdur-Rahim Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Poets&Quants — My Story: From The NBA To An MBA
Cal Bears — Shareef Abdur-Rahim Earns NCAA Silver Anniversary Award