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 is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was born on June 22, 1964. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches tall, he played as a power forward and center.
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College Basketball Career
Gregory Anderson played college basketball at the University of Houston. He was part of a famous group of players known as "Phi Slama Jama". This nickname was given to the Houston Cougars men's basketball teams from 1982 to 1984. They were known for their exciting, high-flying style of play and amazing dunks. In 1984, while playing for Houston, Anderson helped his team reach the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.
Professional Basketball Journey
Gregory Anderson was chosen by the San Antonio Spurs as the 23rd pick in the 1987 NBA draft. This was the start of his professional basketball career.
Early NBA Years
In 1988, Anderson showed off his dunking skills in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He finished in sixth place among many talented players. His second season, the 1988–89 season with the Spurs, was one of his best. He averaged 13.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. This means he scored a lot of points and grabbed many missed shots.
In 1989, Anderson was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He continued to play well there. In January 1990, he had a great game, scoring 28 points and getting 12 rebounds against the Charlotte Hornets.
Later, in January 1991, Anderson was traded again. He ended up joining the Denver Nuggets. During the 1991–92 season with the Nuggets, he had a career-high average of 11.5 rebounds per game. He also averaged 11.5 points that season.
Playing Overseas and Return to NBA
After his time with the Nuggets, Anderson played one year in Italy. He played for Phonola Caserta in the Lega Basket Serie A during the 1992–93 season. He was the top rebounder in that league.
Anderson 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 coming off the bench. He finished his professional career in 2000, playing for Belgrano de San Nicolás in Argentina.
How "Cadillac" Got His Nickname
When Gregory Anderson was a freshman at the University of Houston, he was very tall, standing at 6 feet 10 inches. But instead of driving a car, he rode a 10-speed bicycle around campus! It was a funny 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 Statistics Summary
During his NBA career, Gregory "Cadillac" Anderson played in 680 regular season games. He scored a total of 4,953 points, averaging 7.3 points per game. He also grabbed 4,246 rebounds, averaging 6.2 rebounds per game. These numbers show he was a strong player who contributed a lot to his teams.
See also
In Spanish: Cadillac Anderson para niños
