Kenny Anderson

Basketball player and coach

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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