J. J. Anderson
J. J. Anderson | |
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| Born | September 25, 1960 United States |
| Occupation | Former professional basketball player |
| Known for | NBA power forward for Utah Jazz; European basketball career |
Mitchell Keith "J. J." Anderson (born September 25, 1960) is a former American professional basketball athlete who competed mainly as a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Measuring 6 feet 8 inches and weighing 205 pounds, Anderson currently lives in Bristol, Wisconsin.
Early career
Prior to his NBA tenure, Anderson played high school basketball at Metro High School in Chicago and continued at Bradley University between 1978 and 1982. He is one of only seven players from the Bradley Braves to have their jersey number (#11) officially retired.
NBA
Anderson was chosen in the second round as the 36th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers during the 1982 NBA draft. His NBA career included playing for the Utah Jazz from 1982 through 1985.
European career
His professional journey extended for another eleven years across Europe, where he competed in Spain with CAI Zaragoza and in Greece for Aris BC, capturing the 1993 European Cup. Additionally, he spent part of a season competing in Germany and dedicated eight seasons to Italian basketball, primarily based in Florence, where he became a well-known figure within the local basketball community.