Ken Norman facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 5, 1964 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Crane (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | |
| Pro career | 1987–1997 |
| Career history | |
| 1987–1993 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1993–1994 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1994–1997 | Atlanta Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,717 (13.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,949 (6.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,355 (2.1 apg) |
Kenneth Darnel Norman (born September 5, 1964) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was a talented forward for the Illinois Fighting Illini college team. After college, he was chosen by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1987 NBA draft. Ken Norman was also named to the "Illinois Men's Basketball All-Century Team" in 2004. He earned the nickname "Snake" when he was young, playing basketball in Chicago. He kept this nickname throughout his college and professional career.
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Ken Norman's NBA Career
Playing for the Los Angeles Clippers
Ken Norman, who is 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 215 pounds, played for the Los Angeles Clippers for six seasons. His best year with the Clippers was during the 1988–89 NBA season. In that season, he averaged 18.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. He played in 80 games that year. Ken was also part of the Clippers team when they made it to the play-offs for the first time in Los Angeles in 1992.
Time with the Milwaukee Bucks
In 1993, Ken Norman joined the Milwaukee Bucks as a free agent. He played in all 82 games for them that season. He averaged 11.9 points per game while playing for the Bucks.
Joining the Atlanta Hawks
After one season with the Bucks, Ken was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. During the 1994–95 NBA season, he averaged 12.7 points per game in 74 games. He also made 98 three-point shots that season. He finished his professional basketball career with the Hawks, retiring in 1997. Throughout his NBA career, Ken Norman played in 646 games and scored a total of 8,717 points.
Ken Norman's Basketball Honors
College and Professional Achievements
Ken Norman received many awards and honors for his basketball skills. Here are some of them:
- 1986 - Named to the 1st Team All-Big Ten.
- 1987 - Became the Team Captain for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
- 1987 - Was named the Team MVP (Most Valuable Player).
- 1987 - Again named to the 1st Team All-Big Ten.
- 1987 - Recognized as a 2nd Team All-American.
- 2004 - Chosen for the "Illini Men's Basketball All-Century Team".
- 2008 - Honored with one of the thirty-three honored jerseys at the State Farm Center. These jerseys celebrate the most famous basketball players in the University of Illinois' history.
- 2015 - Inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association's Hall of Fame as a player.
College Basketball Stats
Playing for the University of Illinois
Ken Norman played for the University of Illinois from 1984 to 1987. He played in 92 games during his college career. He scored a total of 1,393 points, averaging 15.1 points per game. He also grabbed 636 rebounds, averaging 6.9 rebounds per game.
NBA Career Statistics Summary
Regular Season Highlights
Ken Norman played 646 regular season games in the NBA. He averaged 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game over his career. His best season was 1988-89 with the Clippers, where he averaged 18.1 points and 8.3 rebounds.
Playoff Performance
Ken Norman played in 13 playoff games during his NBA career. He averaged 11.0 points and 7.6 rebounds per game in these important matches.
See also
In Spanish: Ken Norman para niños
