AI- Team
- Charlotte Hornets
- Position
- Guard
- Number
- #5
- Height
- 6′1″ (1.85 m)
- Age
- 20 years
- Born
- Apr 2, 2006, Atlanta, Georgia
About Christian Anderson
Christian Anderson led Germany to the 2022 FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division B title and was named MVP. After a strong sophomore season at Texas Tech, the Charlotte Hornets drafted him 18th overall in 2026.
Season stats
2026/27 season · 9 games
Christian Anderson has had a modest start with the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 2.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 11.9 minutes over nine games. Recent form is trending upward, as he has averaged 4.0 points and 2.2 assists over his last five games, both above his season averages. His best outing came on November 2 against Detroit, when he scored 8 points in just nine minutes. His rebounding has stayed close to his season mark, at 1.6 per game over that stretch.
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 9 | 11.9 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 28.2% | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Last games
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06 | vs BOS | L80-119 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2-10 |
| 11/02 | vs DET | L91-124 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3-5 |
| 10/31 | vs PHI | L104-109 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 |
| 10/30 | @ WSH | L79-95 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2-8 |
| 10/28 | @ DET | L89-97 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 |
Highlights
- Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Full Game Highlights - November 6, 2026 | Emirates NBA CupGame recapGAMETIME HIGHLIGHTS · 9:51
- Game Recap: Nets 114, Hornets 104Game recapMotion Station · 3:18
- Christian Anderson 8 pts 2 asts vs Pistons 26/27 seasonPlayer highlightsZH Highlights · 2:00
- Game Recap: Pistons 124, Hornets 91Game recapMotion Station · 2:56
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets - FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 31, 2026 NBA SeasonGame recapXimo Pierto · 9:49
- Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Full Game Highlights - October 30, 2026 | Emirates NBA CupGame recapGAMETIME HIGHLIGHTS · 9:55
Christian Anderson's career
Christian Anderson Jr. grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where his father, Christian Anderson, a former professional player in Germany, coached him as a child and teenager. At Lovett School in Atlanta he topped the school's all-time scoring list and set a Georgia state record with 861 points in one season. In the 2023/24 season he played at Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
Anderson had committed to the University of Michigan in October 2021 but changed his plans when Michigan replaced its head coach, and he instead joined Texas Tech University. He had also received offers from Alba Berlin, SC Rasta Vechta and the Würzburg Baskets. In June 2026 the Charlotte Hornets selected him with the 18th pick in the NBA Draft, shortly after taking his fellow German Hannes Steinbach that same evening. In early November 2026 Charlotte assigned him to the Greensboro Swarm in the NBA G-League to get him more playing time.
In summer 2022 Anderson helped Germany's U16 team win the B-division European Championship, earning tournament MVP honours in Sofia. He won bronze with the U18 team at the 2023 European Championship and in 2024 scored 31 points in the final against Serbia as Germany won the U18 title. In summer 2025 he won silver with the U19 team at the World Cup. In July 2025 he was called up to the senior German national team for the first time and made his first senior appearance the following month in a warm-up game against Slovenia.
Facts from: Wikipedia (de), Wikipedia (en), Wikidata