Derek Anderson

Derek Anderson is an American former professional basketball. He played eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association as a shooting guard and small forward, contributing to several teams and winning an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Derek Lamont Anderson was born on July 18, 1974, in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. He stood 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 220 pounds during his playing days.

Anderson played as a shooting guard, small forward, and occasionally point guard, and was recognized for his smooth playing style.

High School and College Career

Anderson attended Doss High School in Louisville, Kentucky.

He played college basketball at Ohio State University from 1992 to 1994 before transferring to the University of Kentucky, where he played from 1995 to 1997. At Kentucky, Anderson was part of the team that won the NCAA championship in 1996.

Professional Career

Anderson was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 13th overall pick in the first round of the 1997 NBA Draft.

He played for the Cavaliers from 1997 to 1999, then for the Los Angeles Clippers in 1999–2000, San Antonio Spurs in 2000–2001, and Portland Trail Blazers from 2001 to 2005. He later played for the Houston Rockets (2005–2006), Miami Heat (2006), and Charlotte Bobcats (2006–2008).

Anderson won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006 and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 1998.

Career Highlights

• 1996 – NCAA champion
• 1998 – NBA All-Rookie Second Team
• 2006 – NBA champion