Kenny Anderson
Basketball player and coach
Born
October 9th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at Georgia Tech before being selected second overall in the 1991 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets. Played for several NBA teams, including the Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers. Achieved NBA All-Star recognition in 1994. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, holding positions at various colleges and programs.
Selected second overall in the 1991 NBA Draft
Played in the 1994 NBA All-Star Game
Coached at multiple college programs
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