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My Take
Bonzi Wells is one of those NBA players I can never quite forget. A 6-foot-5 wing out of Muncie, Indiana, who came up through Ball State, he played with a fire that practically crackled off the court, especially during his Portland Trail Blazers years. He could score and defend, but his fierce, ref-baiting temperament made him just as memorable. I have a soft spot for that kind of unpolished, deeply human edge; the players who are not model citizens often leave the sharpest impression. That he turned to coaching afterward, passing his game on, makes the story even richer. Raw talent like his lingers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bonzi Wells
- Name (Japanese)
- ボンジー・ウェルズ
- Reading
- ぼんじー・うぇるず
- Born
- September 28, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Muncie, Indiana, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 196 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Muncie Central High School
- University
- Ball State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bonzi Wells born?
Born September 28, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Bonzi Wells from?
Bonzi Wells is from Muncie, Indiana, United States.
What does Bonzi Wells do?
Bonzi Wells works as basketball player.
How tall is Bonzi Wells?
Bonzi Wells is 196 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.