J. J. Anderson Explained

J. J. Anderson
Height Ft:6
Height In:8
Weight Lb:195
Birth Date:23 September 1960
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
High School:Metro (Chicago, Illinois)
College:Bradley (1978–1982)
Draft Year:1982
Draft Round:2
Draft Pick:36
Draft Team:Philadelphia 76ers
Career Start:1982
Career End:1999
Career Number:7, 11
Career Position:Small forward
Team1:Philadelphia 76ers
Years2:
Team2:Utah Jazz
Years3:1985–1991
Team3:Nuova Pallacanestro Firenze
Years4:1991–1992
Team4:Zaragoza
Years5:1992–1993
Team5:Aris BC
Years6:1993–1994
Team6:Pallalcesto Amatori Udine
Years7:1994–1995
Team7:Polti Cantù
Years8:1995–1996
Team8:Tau Cerámica
Highlights:
  • Saporta Cup champion (1993)
  • MVC Newcomer of the Year (1979)
  • 3× First-team All-MVC (1980–1982)
  • Second-team All-MVC (1979)
  • No. 11 retired by Bradley Braves

Mitchell Keith "J. J." Anderson (born September 25, 1960) is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). His position was power forward. He stood at 6'8" and weighed 205 lbs. He lives in Bristol, Wisconsin.

Early career

Before his NBA career he attended Metro High School in Chicago and college at Bradley University from 1978–82. He is one of seven Bradley Braves players to have his jersey number (#11) retired.[1]

NBA

Anderson was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2nd round (36th overall) of the 1982 NBA draft. He played for Utah Jazz from 1982 to 1985.

European career

Anderson spent 11 years in Europe. He played one season in Spain (CAI Zaragoza) and Greece. In 1993, he won the European Cup, playing for Aris 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.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.pjstar.com/sports/ssections/teamofdecade/1981-1990.shtml In '80s, Bradley spread the news