Last Updated on April 20, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

  • Full Name: Wesley Person
  • Nickname: N/A
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: March 28, 1971
  • Hometown: Brantley, Alabama, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
  • Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: N/A
  • Shoe Size: N/A
  • Jersey Number (College and NBA):
    • #11 — Auburn Tigers
    • #11 — Phoenix Suns
    • #10 — Cleveland Cavaliers
    • #8 — Memphis Grizzlies
    • #1 — Portland Trail Blazers
    • #11 — Atlanta Hawks
    • #8 — Miami Heat
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Brantley High School (Alabama)
  • College: Auburn University
  • NBA Draft:
    • 1994 / Round 1 / Pick 23
    • Drafted by: Phoenix Suns
  • Player Archetype: Elite spot-up shooter / floor-spacing wing
  • Primary Offensive Role: Off-ball perimeter scorer, catch-and-shoot specialist
  • Defensive Role: Team-oriented wing defender, positional containment
  • Play Style: Low-dribble, high-efficiency shooting wing reliant on spacing and movement
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right-handed
  • Athletic Profile: Average burst and vertical; strong frame; excellent shooting mechanics and balance
  • Recruiting Status: N/A
  • Draft Status Detail: First-round selection; valued for elite shooting at Auburn
  • Injury Status Category: Durable — generally maintained availability with no major career-altering injuries
  • Career Stage: Retired
  • Comparison Style: Movement shooter with size; thrives off spacing rather than creation
  • Comparable Players:
    • Dale Ellis — high-volume perimeter shooter with size
    • Joe Harris — efficient catch-and-shoot wing specialist
    • Mike Miller — floor-spacing forward with limited creation
  • Teams Played For:
    • Phoenix Suns (1994–1999)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (1999–2002)
    • Memphis Grizzlies (2002–2003)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2003–2004)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2004–2005)
    • Miami Heat (2005–2006)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1× NBA Champion (Miami Heat, 2006)
  • Parents: N/A
  • Children: N/A
  • Siblings: Chuck Person
  • Athlete Relatives: Chuck Person (brother, NBA player)
  • Retirement Age: 34
  • Retirement Year: 2006

Wesley Person’s player archetype is that of an elite spot-up shooter, functioning primarily as a floor-spacing wing who thrived without needing the ball in his hands. Defensively, he filled a low-maintenance role, guarding wings within team schemes rather than as a stopper. Offensively, his value came from constant off-ball movement, sharp positioning, and one of the league’s more reliable catch-and-shoot jumpers during his era. Physically, he brought solid size for a wing at 6’6″ with a strong frame, though he lacked high-end explosiveness. His overall play style was built on efficiency and spacing—stretching defenses, capitalizing on kick-outs, and rarely overextending beyond his role.

Sources:
Basketball Reference — Wesley Person Stats