McKinney was selected by the Kansas City Kings in the first round of the 1978 NBA draft. He played for the Kings for two seasons before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 1980. He played for the Nuggets for three seasons and was known for his scoring ability and three-point shooting.
In 1983, McKinney was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the San Antonio Spurs for one season before being traded to the Utah Jazz in 1986. He played for the Jazz for one season before being traded back to the Spurs in 1987. He played for the Spurs for one more season before retiring from the NBA in 1988.
After retiring from the NBA, McKinney played for several years in the CBA. He played for the Quad City Thunder, the La Crosse Catbirds, and the Rockford Lightning. He was known for his leadership and mentoring of younger players in the CBA.
McKinney also had a successful career as a basketball executive. He worked for the Dallas Mavericks as a scout and assistant coach from 1995 to 2004. He then worked for the Detroit Pistons as a scout and assistant general manager from 2004 to 2008. He currently works for the Toronto Raptors as a scout.
Throughout his career, McKinney was known for his work ethic, leadership, and dedication to the game of basketball. He was a skilled shooter and scorer, and his ability to mentor younger players made him a valuable asset to any team he played for. His success as a basketball executive is a testament to his knowledge and understanding of the game.
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