Greg Anthony is a former professional basketball player from the United States of America. He played in the National Basketball Association from 1991 to 2002. Teams he played for include the New York Knicks, Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Gregory Carlton Anthony was born on November 15, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States of America. He is a left-handed Point Guard. He stands 185 cm and his weight was last listed at 82 kg.
His son Cole Anthony played professional basketball for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. In 2015, Anthony was arrested for soliciting a prostitute.
| Position | Point Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.85 m / 82 kg |
| Born | 15 Nov 1967 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Left Handed |
| Nickname | G-Money |
| Team History | |
Milwaukee
|
2002 |
Chicago
|
2001 - 2002 |
Portland
|
1999 - 2001 |
Seattle SuperSonics
|
1997 - 1998 |
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Vancouver Grizzlies
|
1995 - 1997 |
New York
|
1991 - 1995 |
High School and College Career
He attended Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Later, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Portland and was there from 1986 to 1987 before he transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, from 1988 to 1991.
In 1989 and 1990, he was named to the Second-team All-Big West. Also in 1990, he helped lead his team to the NCAA Championships. Later on, UNLV would retire jersey number 50 in his honor.
Professional Career
Anthony turned pro in 1991 and was the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 1991 NBA Draft, selected by the New York Knicks.
He played for New York from 1991 to 1995. Then from 1995 to 1997, he was signed with the Vancouver Grizzlies. From 1997 to 1998, he was with the Seattle Supersonics. From 1999 to 2001, he as with the Portland Trail Blazers then from 2001 to 2002, he played for the Chicago Bulls.
Before he retired from the NBA in 2002, he was briefly signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Broadcasting Career
After his career in the NBA, Anthony worked as a broadcaster for ESPN and CBS. He was also a featured commentator in NBA 2K since NBA 2K16.
Career Highlights
- 1990 - NCAA champion
- 1989, 1990 - Second-team All-Big West
- No. 50 retired by UNLV Runnin’ Rebels
Career NBA Statistics
- Points - 5,497 (7.3 ppg)
- Assists - 2,997 (4.0 apg)
- Steals - 887 (1.2 spg)
