Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the detailed profile of Willie Anderson:
- Full Name: Willie Lloyd Anderson Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on January 8, 1967
- Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
- Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
- Shoe Size: Men’s US size 13
- Number: 40
- Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
- High School: Eastside High School (Taylors, South Carolina)
- College: University of Georgia (1984–1988)
- NBA Draft: 1988, 1st round, 10th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs
- Teams Played For:
- San Antonio Spurs (1988–1995)
- Toronto Raptors (1995–1996)
- New York Knicks (1996)
- Miami Heat (1996)
- Played internationally in Greece, Spain, and Israel after the NBA
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Willie Anderson has children, including a son, Evan Anderson, who has played basketball at the collegiate level.
- Siblings: He has a younger brother, Shandon Anderson, who also played in the NBA and won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006.
Willie Anderson was a versatile wing player, known for his scoring, ball-handling, and defensive skills. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1989 and had his best years with the San Antonio Spurs. After his NBA career, he enjoyed success playing internationally in Europe and Israel.