Gene Anderson

Gene Anderson is an American former professional basketball player who played nine seasons in the National Basketball Association before having an extensive career in France. While in the NBA, he played with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, and Philadelphia 76ers. He remarkably continued playing until the age of 52.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Ronald Gene Anderson was born on October 15, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 98 kg. He shot right and played small forward throughout his career.

His son, Ron Anderson Jr., played college basketball at Kansas State and South Florida before playing professionally in France.

High School and College Career

Anderson attended Bowen High School in Chicago, Illinois.

He played college basketball at Santa Barbara City College before transferring to Fresno State, where he earned First-team All-PCAA honors in 1984 and Second-team All-PCAA in 1983.

Professional Career

Anderson's professional career began in 1984 when he was selected 27th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Draft. He spent one season with the Cavaliers before playing three years with the Indiana Pacers (1985-1988).

His longest NBA stint came with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played from 1988 to 1993. He then had brief stops with the New Jersey Nets, Rochester Renegade, and Washington Bullets before beginning his European career.

Anderson found success in France, playing for Montpellier Basket where he earned the LNB Pro A Best Scorer award in 1995. He also played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel and had stints with the Atlantic City Seagulls and Le Mans Sarthe Basket.

He returned to Montpellier Basket (1997-1999) before joining La Séguinière, where he remarkably played until 2010, extending his professional career well into his 40s.

Career Highlights:

• 1995 - LNB Pro A Best Scorer
• 1984 - First-team All-PCAA
• 1983 - Second-team All-PCAA
• 2003 - NM3 Winner