Richard Anderson (basketball)

Richard Andrew Anderson (born November 19, 1960) is an American former 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.

Richard Anderson

Personal information
Born	(1960-11-19) November 19, 1960 (age 64) San Pedro, California, U.S.
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
Drafted by	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
Career highlights
Second-team All-Big West (1982)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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]