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Nick Anderson, born on January 20, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, United States, is a basketball player. Nick Anderson is 58 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The listed height is 198 cm.
My Take
Nick Anderson holds a special place in Orlando Magic history as the franchise's first-ever draft pick, and at 198 cm he was the kind of versatile wing every team wants. Coming out of Chicago and the University of Illinois, he carried real pedigree, named Illinois Mr. Basketball back in high school at Simeon. What I find honest about his story is that an NBA career isn't only the highlight reel; it's the long haul through Orlando, Sacramento, and Memphis. He's one of those players I think defined an era for a young expansion team more than the box score ever fully captured.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nick Anderson
- Name (Japanese)
- ニック・アンダーソン
- Reading
- にっく・あんだーそん
- Born
- January 20, 1968 (age 58)
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Height
- 198 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nick Anderson born?
Born January 20, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Nick Anderson from?
Nick Anderson is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Nick Anderson do?
Nick Anderson works as basketball player.
How tall is Nick Anderson?
Nick Anderson is 198 cm.
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