Kenny Williams (basketball, born 1969) facts for kids
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Kenny Williams dunking the ball while playing for Hapoel Jerusalem
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 9, 1969 Elizabeth City, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Barton CC (1988–1989) |
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1990–2006 |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1994 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1994–1995 | Olitalia Forlì |
| 1995 | ASVEL Villeurbanne |
| 1995–1997 | Carne Montana Forlì |
| 1997–2001 | Hapoel Jerusalem |
| 2001–2002 | Bnei HaSharon |
| 2003–2004 | Ironi Ramat Gan |
| 2004–2005 | Hapoel Tel Aviv |
| 2005–2006 | Maccabi Habik'a |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,247 (4.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 693 (2.7 rpg) |
Kenneth Ray Williams (born June 9, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He was known for his amazing jumping skills on the court. Kenny Williams played for the National Basketball Association's Indiana Pacers and other teams.
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Kenny Williams' Early Life and High School Basketball
Kenny Williams grew up in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He was a fantastic basketball player from a young age. He played for Northeastern High School.
High School Achievements
- In his second year, he scored over 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds per game.
- He won the MVP award at the Hampton Roads Basketball Classic. He scored 42 points in that game.
- He was named first-team AP All-State.
Moving to Fork Union Military Academy
Before his junior year, Kenny moved to Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia.
- His team went undefeated with a 29–0 record.
- He averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds per game there.
- In his senior year, he averaged 31 points and 12 rebounds.
- He was named the best player in North Carolina for 1988.
National Recognition
Kenny Williams was recognized as one of the top high school players in the country.
- He was named first-team USA Today All-American.
- He was also a first-team Parade All-American.
- He played in the Capital Classic all-star game.
College and NBA Draft
Kenny Williams was one of the top four high school players in 1988. He wanted to play for the University of North Carolina. However, he did not meet the academic requirements for a scholarship.
College Experience
- He went to Barton Community College in Kansas.
- There, he averaged 20.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.
- In 1989–90, he attended Elizabeth City State University but did not play basketball.
Joining the NBA
- In 1990, Kenny Williams was chosen in the 1990 NBA draft.
- The Indiana Pacers picked him in the second round as the 46th overall pick.
Kenny Williams' Professional Basketball Career
Kenny Williams played for the Indiana Pacers for four seasons. He was known for his exciting dunks.
Playing for the Indiana Pacers
- He played from the 1990 to the 1994 seasons.
- In the 1993–94 season, he played in 68 games.
- He scored a career-high 25 points against the Miami Heat on February 9, 1994.
- Overall, he averaged 4.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in 260 games.
- He also took part in the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Playing in Europe and Israel
After his time in the NBA, Kenny Williams played basketball overseas. He played in several countries, especially in Israel.
- He played for teams like ASVEL Villeurbanne in France.
- He also played for Forli in Italy.
- He spent many years with Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel.
- He was a runner-up twice in the national cup with Hapoel Jerusalem.
- He was also a runner-up once in the league with them.
- Other Israeli teams he played for include Bnei Herzeliya, Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Maccabi Giv'at Shmuel.
See also
In Spanish: Kenny Williams para niños
