Kyle Anderson is an American-Chinese professional basketball power forward/small forward. He is currently signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Nicknamed "Slow Mo," Anderson was born on September 20, 1993, in New York, U.S. He first played the game at the age of three when his parents enrolled him at a basketball camp. He attended Fairview High School, where he played on Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) teams. Anderson then switched schools to Paterson Catholic High School.
In high school, Anderson compiled a 119–6 record over four years. He was named the Star-Ledger State Boys Basketball Player of the Year. He also received national recognition as a Parade All-American, and McDonald's All-American, and he was invited to play in the Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit.
For college, Anderson committed to playing for the UCLA Bruins, where he was an All-American in his sophomore season. He was subsequently selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Draft with the 30th overall pick.
In his 10 seasons in the NBA, Anderson spent four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, before moving to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2018 after becoming a restricted free agent. He signed a four-year deal with the Grizzlies worth $37.2 million. After four seasons with them too, he moved to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2022.
Anderson averaged 9.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game in his first season in Minnesota.
Kyle Anderson Height
Kyle Anderson has a listed height of 6 feet 9 inches or 2.06 meters. Reports suggest that Anderson began growing tall at a very young age. He was 6-foot-5-inches (1.96 meters) in high school, leading the coaches to play him on the wing or in the post as opposed to his natural point guard spot.
Anderson, who reached 6-foot-8-inch (2.03 m) somewhere in 2012, considered himself a point guard despite often being listed as a small forward.
Anderson is currently one of the tallest players on the Timberwolves roster alongside Rudy Gobert. He is an impactful defender with a great range of passing.
Kyle Anderson Weight
Kyle Anderson weighs 230 lb or 104 kg as per his player profile on NBA.com.
Kyle Anderson Wingspan
Kyle Anderson has a reported wingspan of 7 feet 3 inches or 2.21 meters. Above the average wingspan in the NBA, Anderson is a solid defender in the box who can play multiple positions. His rebounding and passing are also highlights of his game.
FAQs
A. Kyle Anderson has a listed height of 6 feet 9 inches or 2.06 meters.
A. Kyle Anderson weighs 230 lb or 104 kg as per his player profile on NBA.com.
A. Kyle Anderson was born in New York City, New York, U.S., on September 20, 1993.
A. Kyle Anderson has a reported wingspan of 7 feet 3 inches or 2.21 m.
A. Kyle Anderson currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
A. Kyle Anderson can play both as a power forward and a small forward.