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NBA Draft

Chris Anstey

1st Round (18): PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

The Dallas Mavericks trade the rights to Iowa State forward Kelvin Cato, the 15th pick in the draft, to the Portland Trailblazers for the rights to Southeast Melbourne forward Chris Anstey, the 18th selection, and monetary considerations.

Southeast Melbourne Magic, Australia
Position: Center/Power Forward
Height. 6-11
Weight. 258
Age: 22
  • Currently playing for the SE Melboune Magic in the NBL
  • Their season runs from April through September
  • As of the draft, SE Melbourne will be 13 games into a 30 game regular season
  • One of his teammates is two guard Sam McKinnon, member of the Australian Olympic Team, and eligible to be drafted in 1998
  • Currently averaging 14.8 ppg, 8.0 rebs and shooting .538 fg %, in 24 minutes per game
  • Last season (1996) for SE Melbourne, avg 12.4 ppg and 7.9 rebs
  • Won the NBL's Most Improved Player Award
  • Playing his thrid season with SE Melbourne
  • Played his first season in the NBL at age 19 with the Melbourne Tigers, in 1994
  • Did not play basketball until his later teens
  • Played competitive tennis


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