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 ability. He played for the National Basketball Association's Indiana Pacers.
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Early Life and High School Career
Kenny Williams was a talented forward who stood 6 feet 9 inches tall. He became a high school basketball star in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He attended Northeastern High School. In his second year, he scored over 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds per game.
High School Achievements
Williams played in the Hampton Roads Basketball Classic. He scored 42 points and won the MVP award. He was named first-team AP All-State. Before his junior year, he moved to Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia. There, he averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds for a team that won all 29 of its games.
In his final year, he averaged 31 points and 12 rebounds per game. He was named the state player of the year for North Carolina in 1988. Williams was also chosen as a first-team USA Today and first-team Parade All-American. He was picked for the McDonald's All-American Game. He also played in the Capital Classic, scoring eight points.
College and NBA Draft
Kenny Williams was one of the top four high school players in 1988. He was highly sought after by many colleges. The University of North Carolina was very interested in him. However, he could not get a scholarship there. This was because he did not meet their academic requirements.
Instead, he went to Barton County Community College in Kansas. During his time there, he averaged 20.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. In 1989–90, Williams attended Elizabeth City State University. He did not play basketball during that year.
Joining the NBA
In 1990, Kenny Williams was chosen in the second round of the 1990 NBA draft. The Indiana Pacers picked him as the 46th overall player. This marked the start of his professional basketball career.
Professional Basketball Career
Williams played four seasons for the Indiana Pacers. His time with the team was from the 1990 season to the 1994 season. In the 1993–94 season, he played in 68 games. He achieved a career high of 6.3 points per game that year.
NBA Highlights
On February 9, 1994, Williams scored a career-high 25 points. This happened in a game where the Pacers won against the Miami Heat. Throughout his NBA career, he played in 260 games. He averaged 4.8 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. He also took part in the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Playing in Europe
After his NBA career, Kenny Williams moved to Europe. He played basketball in several countries, especially in Israel.
- ASVEL Villeurbanne (France): 1995–96
- Forli (Italy): 1996–97
- Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel): 1997–2000, and again in 2001. With Hapoel Jerusalem, his team finished second twice in the national cup. They also finished second once in the league.
- Troy Pilsener Izmir (Turkey): 2000 (he returned to Hapoel shortly after)
- Bnei Herzeliya (Israel): 2001–02
- Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan (Israel): 2003–04
- Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel): 2004–05 (his team again lost in the league final)
- Maccabi Giv'at Shmuel (Israel): 2005–06
Kenny Williams had a long and successful career playing basketball both in the NBA and overseas.
See also
In Spanish: Kenny Williams para niños
