Rafael Addison

Rafael Addison was an American professional basketball player who played six seasons in the National Basketball Association and several seasons in Italy's Serie A. He has played with NBA teams like the Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, and New Jersey Nets.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Rafael "Raf" Addison was born on July 22, 1964, in Jersey City, New Jersey.

He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 98 kg. A right-handed shooter, he played Small Forward.

High School and College Career

Addison attended Henry Snyder High School in Jersey City, New Jersey.

He then attended Syracuse University from 1982 to 1986, where he established himself as one of the Big East's top players.

During his collegiate career, he earned First-Team All-Big East honors in 1985 and was named to the Second-Team All-Big East in both 1984 and 1986.

Professional Career

Addison was selected as the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 1986 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. His professional career lasted from 1986 to 1997, during which he wore numbers 12, 21, and 7.

He began his NBA career with the Suns in the 1986-1987 season before moving to Italy to play for Pallacanestro Livorno from 1987 to 1991. He returned to the NBA with the New Jersey Nets from 1991 to 1993, then had another stint in Italy with Benetton Treviso in 1994. With Treviso, he won the Italian Cup.

He continued his NBA career with the Detroit Pistons from 1994 to 1995 and the Charlotte Hornets from 1995 to 1997.

He concluded his professional career with PAOK Thessaloniki in Greece in 1997.

Career Highlights

• 1985 - First-Team All-Big East
• 1984, 1986 - Second-Team All-Big East