Richard Anderson (basketball)
Richard Andrew Anderson (born November 19, 1960) is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other leagues. A 6'10", 240 lb (110 kg). power forward, he played collegiately at University of California, Santa Barbara from 1978 to 1982.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 19, 1960 San Pedro, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Rancho Alamitos (Garden Grove, California) |
| College | UC Santa Barbara (1978–1982) |
| NBA draft | 1982: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick |
| Selected by the San Diego Clippers | |
| Playing career | 1982–1993 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 35, 40 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | San Diego Clippers |
| 1983–1984 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1984–1986 | Arexons Cantù |
| 1986–1987 | Houston Rockets |
| 1987–1988 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1989–1990 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1991–1993 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
He was selected with the 9th pick in the second round of the 1982 NBA draft by the San Diego Clippers. His NBA career lasted until 1990; his last season being with the Charlotte Hornets. Anderson also played in Italy for Pallacanestro Cantù (1984–1986).[1]
In the 1991 offseason he was signed by the Miami Heat, but was waived prior to the 1991–92 season.[2]
External links
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- Draft profile @ thedraftreview.com
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