Alan Anderson
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| Position | Shooting guard |
| Height / weight | 1.98 m / 100 kg |
| Born | 16 Oct 1982 (43 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
Alan Anderson is an American former professional basketball player who played eight seasons in the National Basketball Association with Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, and several seasons internationally. He found success in Europe, earning Croatian Cup MVP in 2009 and Spanish King's Cup MVP in 2011.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Alan Jeffery Anderson was born on October 16, 1982, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He stands 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 100 kg. He shot right and played both shooting guard and small forward throughout his career.In 2023, he was sentenced to 24 months in prison for involvement in a healthcare fraud scheme.
High School and College Career
Anderson attended Edison High School before transferring to DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he earned Fourth-team Parade All-American honors in 2001.He then played college basketball at Michigan State University from 2001 to 2005.
Professional Career
Anderson's professional career began in 2005 when he went undrafted but signed with the Charlotte Bobcats. After his initial NBA stint, he played for the Tulsa 66ers before returning briefly to the Bobcats in 2007.He then embarked on an extensive international career, playing for several European clubs including Virtus Bologna in Italy, Triumph Lyubertsy in Russia, Cibona in Croatia (where he won Croatian Cup MVP in 2009), and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel.
His success continued with FC Barcelona in Spain, where he earned Spanish King's Cup MVP honors in 2011. He also had a stint with the Shandong Lions in China.
Anderson returned to the NBA in 2012, playing for the Toronto Raptors (2012-2013), Brooklyn Nets (2013-2015), Washington Wizards (2015-2016), and Los Angeles Clippers (2016-2017).
He concluded his career with the Lakeland Magic in 2018. Throughout his career, he wore numbers 15, 6, 9, 11, and 32 while playing both shooting guard and small forward positions.
Career Highlights:
- 2009 - Croatian Cup MVP
- 2011 - Spanish King's Cup MVP
- 2001 - Fourth-team Parade All-American
Alan Anderson FAQ
What were Anderson's international achievements?
He won MVP awards in both the Croatian Cup (2009) and Spanish King's Cup (2011).
How many NBA teams did Anderson play for?
He played for five NBA teams: Charlotte Bobcats, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Clippers.
What happened to Anderson after his career?
He was sentenced to 24 months in prison in 2023 for his involvement in a healthcare fraud scheme.
