Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Thurl Bailey:

  • Full Name: Thurl Lee Bailey
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 7, 1961
  • Hometown: Washington, D.C., USA
  • Height: 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 0 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: #41, #6
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: Bladensburg High School, Bladensburg, Maryland
  • College: North Carolina State University (1979–1983)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 7th overall in the 1983 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz
  • Teams Played For:
    • Utah Jazz (1983–1991, 1999)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (1991–1994)
    • Played internationally in Italy and Greece
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships, but won an NCAA Championship with NC State (1983)
  • Kids: Thurl Bailey has six children.
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely available.

Thurl Bailey had a long and productive NBA career, primarily with the Utah Jazz, where he was known for his scoring, defense, and versatility. He also had a significant impact internationally, playing in Europe after his NBA career. Since retiring, Bailey has worked as a motivational speaker, singer, and basketball analyst. He is beloved by Jazz fans for his contributions to the team during the 1980s and early 1990s.