&sq=&lang=&file=File:Nick_Anderson_2012.jpg) Anderson in 2012 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 20, 1968 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Simeon Career Academy (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Illinois (1987–1989) |
| NBA draft | 1989: 1st round, 11th overall pick |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Playing career | 1989–2002 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 25 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1999 | Orlando Magic |
| 1999–2001 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2001–2002 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 11,529 (14.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,064 (5.1 rpg) |
| Steals | 1,114 (1.4 spg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Nelison "Nick" Anderson (born January 20, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings, and Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Anderson played high school basketball at Simeon Career Academy where he was named "Illinois Mr. Basketball" for 1986 after leading his team to the city championship and a top national ranking in USA Today.
Anderson would go on to play at the University of Illinois for three years. He was then drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 1989 NBA draft. He currently serves the Magic in several off-the-court functions and was elected to the "Illini Men's Basketball All-Century Team" in 2004.