Biography of Antonio Anderson[Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

Antonio Anderson is the National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball legend. Being active as a professional player for more than a decade, Anderson has managed to leave his mark as a legendary player in NBA.

Anderson has retired from playing professional basketball but has not entirely left the court out of his life. Currently, he is active as a head coach at Springfield Commonwealth Academy.

Despite being a legendary basketball player in college, he was not drafted into NBA. Anderson started his professional NBA career as a free agent and was not bound to any contracts initially.

Throughout his playing career, Anderson was famous for his outstanding skills and performance on the court and for perfectly holding the shooting guard position.

Anderson faced many ups and downs in his career like every other player, as it was inevitable to choose only success, leaving behind the failure. Keep reading to find more about his personal and professional life.

But, first, let us look into some of the quick facts about him.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Antonio Andrew Anderson
Birth Date	June 5, 1985
Birth Place	Lynn, Massachusetts
Age	37 years old
Known As	Antonio Anderson
Religion	Christian
Nationality	American
Education	Lynn VocationalUniversity of Memphis
Horoscope	Leo
Father’s Name	N/A
Mother’s Name	N/A
Siblings	1
Height	6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m)
Weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Build	Athletic
Shoe Size	N/A
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
League	N/A
Playing Career	2009-2013
Marital Status	Single
Spouse	N/A
Children	N/A
Profession	Basketball Player
Position	Shooting Guard
Currently Playing for	Head coach
Net Worth	$1.5 million
Salary	$176,309
NBA Draft	2009 undrafted
Social Media	Twitter, Instagram
Merch	N/A
Last Update	September, 2022

Antonio Anderson: Early Life, Family & Education

Antonio Anderson was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on June 5, 1985. The details on his parents and early life are in the dark at the moment as he is pretty tight-lipped on regard to those topics.

Anderson has an older brother, Anthony Anderson. Anthony is also a professional basketball player who played for the Moncton Magic of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL).

Anthony holds the point guard position of his team. He has played in many leagues and is also known as one of the basketball legends.

Like his brother, Anthony, Antonio went to Lynn Vocational high school. Anthony went to play for UMass while Antonio was still in high school.

Lack of guidance from his older brother, Antonio thought of giving up on basketball and started playing football. However, Anthony and his uncle convinced him to play basketball.

After graduating high school, Anderson went to the University of Memphis and eventually played basketball for the college team. He was a star basketball player in college.

Antonio Anderson: Age, Height & Weight

Antonio Anderson is 37 years old.

A percent balance of height and weight is essential for a player to move with agility on the court and score well for the team.

Anderson has a perfect balance of height and weight. Anderson stands tall at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) and weighs around 215 lb (98 kg).

Tattoos

Body arts and tattoos have become one of the forms of body appreciation in today’s day and time by many individuals. People spent a lot of money and time on such ink and engravings on their bodies that have perception-specific meanings.

Most NBA players have tattoos, and Anderson is no exception. Anderson has tattoos on both of his arms.

His arms are covered in tattoos; however, Anderson does not disclose their meaning. Looking at the ink volume, we can say that his love for tattoos has grown over the years.

Antonio Anderson: Career

Team	Year
Charlotte Bobcats (Training Camp)	(2009)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers	(2009-2010)
Oklahoma City Thunder	(2010)
Ratiopharm Ulm	(2011)
Maine Red Claws	(2011-2012)
Saint John Mill Rats	(2012)
Coaching Career
Wheelock College	(2014-2015)
Salem State	(2015-2016)
Franklin Pierce Men’s Basketball Program	(2016-2017)
Lynn English Boys	(2017-2018)
Springfield Commonwealth Academy	(2021-present)

Antonio Anderson attended the University of Memphis. He was on the college basketball team and eventually became one of the basketball legends.

During his junior year in college, he played professionally for the team and many other famous members. Anderson had an excellent start to college basketball in his rookie season.

Anderson mainly played well in his senior year. Because of his skills and techniques, he became the only second player in Memphis history to score a triple-double on January 3, 2009.

NBA Debut

After completing his senior year in college, Anderson was interested in debuting in NBA. However, he could not get drafted in the 2009 NBA draft.

Even though he was not drafted, Anderson got a place in the training camp of the Charlotte Bobcats on October 22, 2009, and the Bobcats released him from the contract.

After leaving the Bobcats, Anderson signed with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League. He played for the club for three months.

On February 22, 2010, Anderson was exchanged to the Oklahoma City Thunder for ten days worth of deal by the Bobcats.

The Rio Grande Valley Vipers called Anderson back after the termination of the contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

During Anderson’s time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he recorded two points in the NBA game.

In 2010, Anderson extended his contract with the Vipers. He sharpened his skills during his stay with the Vipers. Later he was exchanged to the Maine Red Claws.

International Career

In September 2011, Anderson joined the Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany. He had signed the deal for a year.

Anderson was not feeling welcomed in a foreign setting and could not focus on his game correctly. So after a few months, Anderson left the german team and returned to the US.

In November of the same year, Anderson joined the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League.

On December 25, 2011, he suffered from an injury. The injury was severe, and as a consequence, the Red Claws released him from the contract.

Anderson was back in the form after a year. In October 2012, he signed with the Saint John Mill Rats of Canada.

Coaching Career

Anderson joined the coaching career after terminating his playing career in 2013. He debuted as an assistant coach at Wheelock College for the 2014-2015 season.

In the 2015-2016 season, Anderson was with the Salem State.

In the 2016-2017 season, Anderson was Assistant Coach with the Franklin Pierce men’s basketball program.

The officials selected Anderson as a coach for the Lynn English Boys basketball team for the 2017-2018 season. He was with the team for four years.

In 2021, Anderson signed to the Springfield Commonwealth Academy as head coach.

Antonio Anderson: Injuries

Injuries are inevitably part of the game in the case of basketball players on the court. Players have to go through many major and minor injuries that the players go through in the game. They are the unavoidable consequences that the players have to suffer sometimes.

Antonio Anderson also has such history of injuries throughout his playing career.

In college, during his sophomore year, Anderson suffered from an ankle injury. He sprained the right ankle while playing in the starting game. He was out of the game for a week.

Anderson had an eye injury in the 2007 NCAA Tournament South Regional title game; he got a cut over his right eye. Anderson continued to play despite the injury and led his team to victory.

On December 25, 2011, he suffered from an injury. The injury was severe, and as a consequence, the Red Claws released him from the contract. He did not disclose the details about the injuries.

Antonio Anderson: Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Antonio Anderson is $1.5 million. His primary source of income was the contract deals he had in his basketball career. Currently, he is active as a head coach, so the salary from the post adds up to his net worth.

In the 2009-2010 season, Anderson was playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team gave him a salary of $176,309.

Anderson earns a hefty as the head coach of Springfield Commonwealth Academy. The academy does not reveal the details about his remuneration.

Anderson’s earnings and assets during his career are all because of his hard work and dedication. He has sacrificed a lot to become a star basketball player, which is worth such fortune.

 

Antonio Anderson: Relationship Status

Anderson is not dating anyone right now. The past relationships and partners of the player are not disclosed yet. There are not many details on his romantic affinities.

Personal and professional life are two different aspects of a person’s life. A person doesn’t need to disclose his private life to the public as it’s no one’s concern, which may be why Anderson has kept his personal life confidential.

Anderson is a very focused man in his career. Being busy in court can be pretty hectic and does not allow a person to have an ordinary life like other people. We will update you on Antonio’s relationship as soon as we learn about any new developments.

Antonio Anderson: Awards & Achievements

Anderson did not have a long playing career like other basketball players. Despite having a short period as active as an NBA player, Anderson has earned himself a place among the famous players.

He has achieved some achievements during his short reign on the professional playing field. They are mentioned below.

• 2008- C-USA Tournament MVP
• 2009- The second player in Memphis history to score a triple-double
• 2010- D-League champion

Antonio Anderson: Social Media Presence

Anderson has verified Instagram and Twitter accounts.

The former NBA player has a massive fan following on his social media handles. Fans worldwide can connect with him through his online handles and encourage their star.

Anderson shares a lot about his professional life in his social media posts. Such posts and information help his fans and other basketball enthusiasts entertained.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Antonio Anderson still in NBA?

Antonio Anderson has retired from NBA and is currently active as head coach of Springfield Commonwealth Academy.

Is Antonio related to Anthony Anderson?

Yes, Anthony is actually the older brother of Antonio Anderson. Anthony is also a professional basketball player who played for the Moncton Magic of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL).

Does Anderson have kids?

Antonio Anderson does not have kids. There is no data at all about his involvement in a romantic relationship.