Nick Anderson is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He played for the Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings, and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Nelison “Nick” Anderson was born on January 20, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. He stands 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 103 kg. He is a shooting guard and he plays right-handed.
High School and College Career
Anderson attended the Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois. In 1986, he was named Illinois Mr. Basketball. He also received Parade and McDonald’s All-American honors. He went on to play collegiate basketball for the University of Illinois. In 1989, he was named to the First-team All-Big Ten.
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.98 m / 103 kg |
| Born | 20 Jan 1968 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Team History | |
Memphis
|
2001 - 2002 |
Sacramento
|
1999 - 2001 |
Orlando
|
1989 - 1999 |
Professional Career
He joined the NBA in 1989 and was drafted 11th overall in the first round by the Orlando Magic. He played for the Magic from 1989 to 1999.
After a decade with the Magic, he played from 1999 to 2001 with the Sacramento Kings. His last season in the NBA was the 2001-2002 season, he played with the Memphis Grizzlies.
After his professional basketball career, he served as a commentator for Fox Sports Florida.
Career Highlights
- 1989 - First-team All-Big Ten
- 1986 - Second-team ParadeAll-American
- 1986 - McDonald’s All-American
- 1986 - Illinois Mr. Basketball
