Cadillac Anderson facts for kids
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 22, 1964 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Worthing (Houston, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Houston (1983–1987) |
| NBA Draft | 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 1987–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1987–1989 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1989–1991 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1991 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1991–1992 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1992–1993 | Phonola Caserta |
| 1993–1994 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1994–1995 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1995–1997 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1997–1998 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1999–2000 | Belgrano de San Nicolás |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,953 (7.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,246 (6.2 rpg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Gregory Wayne "Cadillac" Anderson (born June 22, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a power forward and center for many years. He was known for his strong rebounding and defense.
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College Basketball Journey
Greg Anderson went to the University of Houston for college. He played basketball there from 1983 to 1987. He was part of a famous team known as "Phi Slama Jama". This nickname was given to the Houston Cougars basketball teams of the early 1980s. They were known for their exciting, high-flying style of play and amazing dunks. In 1984, Greg and his team reached the Final Four tournament in Seattle.
Professional Basketball Career
Greg Anderson was a tall player, standing 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm). In 1987, the San Antonio Spurs picked him as the 23rd player in the 1987 NBA draft. This was the start of his professional career.
In 1988, he showed off his amazing jumping skills in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He finished in sixth place among many talented dunkers. The 1988–89 season was one of his best with the Spurs. He scored about 13.7 points and grabbed 8.2 rebounds per game.
In 1989, Greg was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He continued to play well there. On January 8, 1990, he had a fantastic game. He scored 28 points and got 12 rebounds in a win against the Charlotte Hornets.
In 1991, Greg moved to the Denver Nuggets. He had another great season in 1991–92 with the Nuggets. He averaged 11.5 points and a career-high 11.5 rebounds per game. This showed how good he was at getting the ball after a missed shot.
After playing in the NBA, Greg spent a year in Italy. He played for Phonola Caserta in the Lega Basket Serie A league during the 1992–93 season. He was the best rebounder in that league!
He then returned to the NBA. He played for teams like the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and the San Antonio Spurs again. He often played an important role helping his teams. He finished his basketball career in Argentina in 2000, playing for Belgrano de San Nicolás.
How He Got His Nickname
When Greg Anderson was a new student at the University of Houston, he rode a 10-speed bicycle around campus. It was quite a sight to see such a tall person on a bike! One of his friends joked that the bike was Greg's "Cadillac." The nickname "Cadillac" stuck with him ever since.
NBA Career Stats
Greg Anderson played many games in the NBA. Here are some of his career statistics.
Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1987–88 | San Antonio | 82 | 45 | 24.2 | .501 | .200 | .604 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 11.7 |
| 1988–89 | San Antonio | 82 | 56 | 29.3 | .503 | .000 | .514 | 8.2 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 13.7 |
| 1989–90 | Milwaukee | 60 | 28 | 21.5 | .507 | – | .535 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 8.8 |
| 1990–91 | Milwaukee | 26 | 0 | 9.5 | .370 | .000 | .571 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| 1990–91 | New Jersey | 1 | 0 | 18.0 | 1.000 | – | – | 6.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| 1990–91 | Denver | 41 | 2 | 16.1 | .440 | – | .506 | 5.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 5.2 |
| 1991–92 | Denver | 82 | 82 | 34.1 | .456 | .000 | .623 | 11.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 11.5 |
| 1993–94 | Detroit | 77 | 47 | 21.1 | .543 | .333 | .571 | 7.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 6.4 |
| 1994–95 | Atlanta | 51 | 0 | 12.2 | .548 | – | .479 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| 1995–96 | San Antonio | 46 | 7 | 7.5 | .511 | .000 | .240 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| 1996–97 | San Antonio | 82 | 48 | 20.2 | .496 | .000 | .667 | 5.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 3.9 |
| 1997–98 | Atlanta | 50 | 0 | 8.0 | .444 | .000 | .390 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Career | 680 | 315 | 20.6 | .492 | .087 | .557 | 6.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 7.3 | |
Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1988 | San Antonio | 3 | 3 | 31.7 | .472 | – | .444 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 12.7 |
| 1990 | Milwaukee | 4 | 0 | 25.3 | .684 | – | .500 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 8.3 |
| 1995 | Atlanta | 3 | 0 | 13.0 | .200 | – | .750 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| 1996 | San Antonio | 6 | 0 | 5.7 | .000 | – | .500 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 1998 | Atlanta | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | – | – | .000 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Career | 17 | 3 | 16.1 | .477 | – | .484 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 4.5 | |
See also
In Spanish: Cadillac Anderson para niños
