Kenny Natt facts for kids
Natt in 2006 as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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| New Orleans Pelicans | |
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| Coaching consultant | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 5, 1958 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
| High school | Bastrop (Bastrop, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Louisiana–Monroe (1976–1980) |
| NBA Draft | 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1980–1989 |
| Coaching career | 1994–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1980 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1981–1982 | Alberta Dusters |
| 1983 | Utah Jazz |
| 1983–1984 | Las Vegas/Albuquerque Silvers |
| 1984 | Lancaster Lightning |
| 1984 | Utah Jazz |
| 1984 | Kansas City Kings |
| 1985–1987 | Albany Patroons |
| 1987–1988 | Wyoming Wildcatters |
| 1988 | Fresno Flames |
| 1988–1989 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1989 | Youngstown Pride |
| As coach: | |
| 1992–1993 | Columbus Horizon (assistant) |
| 1994–1995 | Youngstown State (assistant) |
| 1996–2004 | Utah Jazz (assistant) |
| 2004–2007 | Cleveland Cavaliers (assistant) |
| 2007–2008 | Sacramento Kings (assistant) |
| 2008–2009 | Sacramento Kings (interim) |
| 2011–2012 | India |
Kenneth Wayne Natt (born October 5, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player. He also worked as a coach, including a time as the interim head coach for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Sacramento Kings. Kenny Natt played as a guard and was 6 feet 3 inches tall. He played college basketball at Northeast Louisiana University, which is now called the University of Louisiana-Monroe. He also had a three-year career playing in the NBA.
After being an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2004 to 2007, Natt joined the coaching team of the Sacramento Kings in 2007. He later became the interim head coach for the Kings.
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Playing Basketball Professionally
Kenny Natt was chosen in the 1980 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. He was the 30th player picked overall. He played for three different teams in the NBA until the 1984–85 season.
Besides his time in the NBA, Natt also played for several teams in other basketball leagues. These included the CBA and the WBL.
Coaching Career Highlights
Natt started his coaching journey in 1994. His first role was as an assistant coach at Youngstown State University. After that, he worked as a scout for the Utah Jazz for one season.
Assistant Coach Roles
From 1996 to 2004, Kenny Natt was an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz. He worked under famous coach Jerry Sloan. In 2004, he joined the coaching staff of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also coached in other leagues like the CBA and the Canadian NBL.
Head Coach and Director Roles
In 2011, Kenny Natt became the head coach of the India national basketball team. Since 2012, he has been the director of basketball at the IMG Academy.
In 2003, Kenny Natt was honored by being added to the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) Hall of Fame. He is also the younger brother of Calvin Natt, who was an NBA All-Star player.
See also
In Spanish: Kenny Natt para niños
