Richard Anderson
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| Position | Power forward |
| Height / weight | 2.08 m / 109 kg |
| Born | 19 Nov 1960 (65 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
Richard Anderson is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association for a number of teams like the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets and the Houston Rockets, and internationally for Italy.
Player Profile
Richard Andrew Anderson was born on November 19, 1960, in San Pedro, California, United States of America. He stands 208 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 109 kg. Anderson played as a right-handed power forward and center.High School and College Career
Anderson attended Rancho Alamitos High School in Garden Grove, California. He then played college basketball for the University of California, Santa Barbara from 1978 to 1982.Professional Career
Anderson was selected by the San Diego Clippers with the 32nd overall pick in the 1982 NBA Draft. He played his rookie season with the Clippers before being traded to the Denver Nuggets.After his stint with the Nuggets, Anderson played two seasons in Italy for Pallacanestro Cantù, now the Arexons Cantu, from 1984 to 1986. He then returned to the NBA, playing for the Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Charlotte Hornets.
He ended his career playing in the NBA G League for the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
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Where is Richard Anderson from?
San Pedro, California. He was born there before attending high school in Garden Grove.
When was Richard Anderson drafted?
1982. Anderson was selected 32nd overall by the San Diego Clippers in the 1982 NBA Draft.
How many NBA teams did Richard Anderson play for?
Five. Anderson played for the San Diego Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Charlotte Hornets during his NBA career.
