Mark Olberding

Mark Allen Olberding (born April 21, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player born in Melrose, Minnesota.

Mark Olberding
Olderding, circa 1986
Personal information
Born (1956-04-21) April 21, 1956
Melrose, Minnesota
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolMelrose (Melrose, Minnesota)
CollegeMinnesota (1974–1975)
NBA draft1975 / Undrafted
Playing career1975–1987
PositionPower forward / Small forward
Number21
Career history
1975San Diego Sails
19751982San Antonio Spurs
1982–1983Chicago Bulls
19831987Kansas City/Sacramento Kings
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'8" forward from the University of Minnesota, Olberding played 12 seasons (19751987) in the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association as a member of the San Diego Sails (1975–76), San Antonio Spurs (1975–82), Chicago Bulls (1982–83), Kansas City Kings (1983–85), and Sacramento Kings (1985–87). He had his best seasons with the Spurs, for whom he played 536 games. One of the highlights of his career occurred on January 21, 1977, when he made 10 field goals without missing in a game against the Boston Celtics. In the 1987–88 season, he played professionally in Italy for Benetton Treviso.

During the 1980s, Spurs teammates Olberding, George Johnson, Dave Corzine, Kevin Restani, Paul Griffin, and Reggie Johnson earned the nickname "The Bruise Brothers" for their physical style of play.

Olberding currently lives in San Antonio.


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