Derek Anderson's Net Worth and Career Highlights
Derek Anderson, born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1974, is a retired American professional basketball player with a net worth of $24 million. Anderson's journey in basketball began at Ohio State University (1992-1994) before he transferred to the University of Kentucky, where he played from 1995 to 1997 and won the 1996 NCAA Men's National Championship with the Wildcats.
NBA Career
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Anderson with the 13th overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. He played for the Cavaliers until 1999, then moved to the Los Angeles Clippers (1999-2000), San Antonio Spurs (2000-2001), Portland Trail Blazers (2001-2005), Houston Rockets (2005-2006), Miami Heat (2006), and finally the Charlotte Bobcats (2006-2008).
Notable Achievements
Throughout his time in the NBA, Anderson earned several accolades:
- A member of the 1998 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
- Part of the 2006 Miami Heat NBA Championship team, appearing in eight postseason games during their title run.
- Finished his career with totals of 7,357 points, 1,988 rebounds, and 2,083 assists.
Anderson played his final season with the Bobcats in 2008, participating in 28 regular-season games and averaging five points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
