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Nick Anderson Retired

Guard · Orlando Magic · 6'3", 190 lb · Drafted 1989
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In short

Nick Anderson is a retired guard best known with the Orlando Magic. The first-ever Orlando Magic draft pick. Career averages: 14.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Nick’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 7% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (R)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Nick Anderson is a retired NBA guard. The first-ever Orlando Magic draft pick.

He averaged 14.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3 assists over his career.

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Career avg
14.4 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
5.4 rpg
career
Assists
3 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Nick Anderson is a retired guard, most associated with the Orlando Magic.

The first-ever Orlando Magic draft pick.

He retired with career averages of 14.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Career

The first-ever Orlando Magic draft pick.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired guard and Orlando Magic name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring71
Playmaking50
Rebounding54
Perimeter D54
Rim protection26
Spacing56
Athleticism66
Clutch56
RetiredOrlando Magic
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The career

The first-ever Orlando Magic draft pick.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
14.4
per game
Career RPG
5.4
per game
Career APG
3
per game

Where he sits in history

CareerThe first-ever Orlando Magic draft pick.
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired guard and Orlando Magic name.

Nick Anderson's career is complete: The first-ever Orlando Magic draft pick.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Orlando Magic.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Nick Anderson's career averages?

Nick Anderson averaged 14.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Is Nick Anderson in the Hall of Fame?

Nick Anderson is a retired guard and a notable pro, though not currently a Hall of Fame inductee.