Kenny Fields facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 9, 1962 Iowa City, Iowa, U.S. |
| High school | Verbum Dei (Los Angeles, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UCLA (1980–1984) |
| NBA Draft | 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Pro career | 1984–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1986 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1986–1987 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1987–1988 | Rochester Flyers |
| 1988 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1988 | Jersey Shore Bucs |
| 1989–1990 | Tulsa Fast Breakers |
| 1990 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1999–2000 | U.D. Oliveirense |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,140 (6.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 464 (2.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 188 (1.0 apg) |
Kenneth Henry Fields, born on February 9, 1962, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a guard and a forward. Kenny was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1984 NBA draft. He played in the NBA for four seasons, from 1984 to 1988. During his NBA career, he played for the Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Early Life and College Career
Kenny Fields was born in Iowa City, Iowa. He went to Verbum Dei High School in Los Angeles, California. In high school, he was recognized as a talented player. In 1980, he was named a Second-team Parade All-American.
After high school, Kenny went to UCLA to play college basketball. He played for the UCLA Bruins from 1980 to 1984. He was a very successful college player. In 1983, he was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year. He was also chosen for the First-team All-Pac-10 three times, from 1982 to 1984. In 1983, he was named a Third-team All-American by the Associated Press.
Playing in the NBA
In 1984, Kenny Fields was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the NBA draft. He was the 21st player picked overall. He played for the Bucks for two seasons.
His best season in the NBA was during the 1986–87 season. That year, he played for both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers. He played in 48 games and scored an average of 8.2 points per game. Overall, he played in 184 NBA games. He scored a total of 1,140 points, grabbed 464 rebounds, and made 188 assists.
Other Basketball Leagues
After his time in the NBA, Kenny Fields also played in other basketball leagues. He played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for parts of two seasons. In the CBA, he played for teams like the Rochester Flyers, Jersey Shore Bucs, Tulsa Fast Breakers, and Grand Rapids Hoops. He also played internationally, including for U.D. Oliveirense in Portugal.
Career Highlights
Kenny Fields had a notable basketball career, especially in college. Here are some of his main achievements:
- He was a Third-team All-American in 1983.
- He was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1983.
- He was selected for the First-team All-Pac-10 three times (1982, 1983, 1984).
- He was a Second-team Parade All-American in high school (1980).
See also
In Spanish: Kenny Fields para niños
