Theo Ratliff

Theo Ratliff is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Player and a former owner of the Rome Gladiators in the now-defunct World Basketball Association. He has played in the NBA with a number of teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Boston Celtics. In 2001, he was named an NBA All-Star.

Player Profile and High School and College Career

Theophalus Curtis Ratliff was born on April 17, 1973, in Demopolis, Alabama in the United States of America. He stands 208 cm and his weight was last listed at 107 kg.

He attended Demopolis High School in his hometown. Later, he played collegiate basketball for the University of Wyoming from 1991 to 1995. In 1993, he led the NCAA in blocks. He was also named to the First-team All-WCAC from 1994 to 1995.

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Position	Center
Height / weight	2.08 m / 107 kg
Born	17 Apr 1973
Nationality	United States
Playing Style	Right Handed

Team History
Los Angeles	2010 - 2011
San Antonio	2009 - 2010
Charlotte Bobcats	2010
Philadelphia	2008 - 2009
Minnesota	2007 - 2008
Detroit	2008
Boston	2006 - 2007
Portland	2004 - 2006
Atlanta	2001 - 2004
Philadelphia	1997 - 2001
Detroit	1995 - 1997

Professional Career

He turned pro in 1995 and was the 18th overall pick in the first round of the draft, selected by the Detroit Pistons. He played on the team from 1995 to 1997. In his 16 years in the NBA, he played for 8 teams.

He spent the most years playing in the Philadelphia 76ers (1997-2001), Atlanta Hawks (2001-2004), and the Portland Trail Blazers (2004-2006). Other teams he’s played for, include the Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Bobcats, and the Los Angeles Lakers.

In 2001, he was named an NBA All-Star. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1999 and 2004. He also led the NBA in Blocks in 2001, 2003, and 2004. He retired from the NBA in 2011.