Kenny Anderson is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 14 seasons. He was born on October 9, 1970, in Queens, New York, and attended Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood, New York. Anderson was a highly touted high school basketball player and was considered one of the best point guards in the country.
After graduating from high school, Anderson attended Georgia Tech, where he played for two seasons. He was named the ACC Rookie of the Year in his freshman season and was a consensus All-American in his sophomore season. Anderson decided to forgo his final two years of college eligibility and entered the 1991 NBA Draft.
Anderson was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the second overall pick in the draft. He had an impressive rookie season, averaging 18.8 points, 9.6 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game. Anderson continued to play well for the Nets over the next few seasons, but the team struggled to make the playoffs.
In 1996, Anderson was traded to the Charlotte Hornets, where he played for one season before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. Anderson played for the Trail Blazers for two seasons before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 1998.
Anderson played for the Celtics for two seasons before being traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in 2000. He played for the SuperSonics for one season before being traded to the New Orleans Hornets. Anderson played for the Hornets for one season before being traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Anderson played for the Pacers for one season before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He played for the Hawks for two seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Anderson played for the Clippers for one season before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Anderson played for the Grizzlies for one season before being traded to the Indiana Pacers. He played for the Pacers for one season before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Anderson played for the Hawks for one season before retiring from the NBA in 2005.
Throughout his NBA career, Anderson was known for his quickness, ball-handling skills, and ability to score. He was a three-time NBA All-Star and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1992. Anderson finished his NBA career with averages of 12.6 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game.
After retiring from the NBA, Anderson worked as a basketball coach and mentor. He also appeared on reality television shows, including "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and "Growing Up Hip Hop." Anderson has been open about his struggles with addiction and has worked to help others who are dealing with similar issues.
🏀