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 Anderson with Nuova Pallacanestro Firenze in 1985 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1960-09-23)September 23, 1960 (age 64) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Metro (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Bradley (1978–1982) |
| NBA draft | 1982: 2nd round, 36th overall pick |
| Selected by thePhiladelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 1982–1999 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 7, 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1982 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1982–1985 | Utah Jazz |
| 1985–1991 | Nuova Pallacanestro Firenze |
| 1991–1992 | Zaragoza |
| 1992–1993 | Aris BC |
| 1993–1994 | Pallalcesto Amatori Udine |
| 1994–1995 | Polti Cantù |
| 1995–1996 | Tau Cerámica |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Mitchell Keith "J. J." Anderson (born September 25, 1960) is a retired American professionalbasketball player in theNational Basketball Association (NBA). His position waspower forward. He stood at 6'8" and weighed 205 lbs. He lives inBristol, Wisconsin.
Before his NBA career he attended Metro High School inChicago and college atBradley University from 1978 to 1982. He is one of seven Bradley Braves players to have his jersey number (#11) retired.[1]
Anderson was selected by thePhiladelphia 76ers in the 2nd round (36th overall) of the1982 NBA draft. He played forUtah Jazz from 1982 to 1985.
Anderson spent 11 years in Europe. He played one season in Spain (CAI Zaragoza) and Greece. In 1993, he won theEuropean Cup, playing forAris BC. He also played part of a season in Germany, and eight seasons in Italy, most of them in Florence, becoming a star for all the city.[citation needed]