Kyle Anderson is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He was drafted into the National Basketball Association in 2014, and selected by the San Antonio Spurs. He now plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Prior to the NBA, he played for the University of California Los Angeles.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Kyle Forman Anderson was born on September 20, 1993, in New York City, New York in the United States of America. He stands 206 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 104 kg. He is right-handed and he is a Small Forward and Power Forward.

Team 226 minnesota timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves
Position Small Forward
Height / weight 2.06 m / 104 kg
Born 20 Sep 1993
Nationality United States United States
Playing Style Right Handed
Nickname Slow Mo
Team History
226 minnesota timberwolves Minnesota 2022 - present
220 memphis grizzlies Memphis 2018 - 2022
222 san antonio spurs San Antonio 2014 - 2018

He started playing basketball at a young age. Nicknamed, ‘Slow Mo’, Anderson’s parents are Suzanne and Kyle Sr. He is the grandson of former National Football League player Clifton Anderson.

High School and College Career

He attended St. Anthony High School. For college, he committed to play for the University of California Los Angeles. He stayed there from 2012 to 2014.

While in college, he was named the Pac-12 Tournament MVP. He was also named to the First-Team All-Pac-12.

Professional Career

In April 2014, he declared for the NBA. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs during the 2014 NBA Draft. He was signed by the Spurs in July 2014. He made his debut during the 2014 season.

While a rookie, he was also assigned to the Austin Spurs – the Spurs’ NBA G League affiliate team. He was later called back to play for the main team. By the 2017-2018 season, he became a restricted free agent and signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.

He underwent surgery before the 2019-2020 season. He recovered from the surgery and came back to full capacity. In 2022, he signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He plays for Minnesota as of the 2024 season.

Career Highlights

  • 2014 - Third-team All-American – AP, SN
  • 2014 - First-team All-Pac-12
  • 2013 - Second-team All-Pac-12
  • 2014 - Pac-12 tournament MOP
  • 2012 - McDonald’s All-American
  • 2012 - First-team Parade All-American

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