Kevin Edwards facts for kids
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 30, 1965 Cleveland Heights, Ohio, U.S. |
| High school | St. Joseph (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Lakeland CC (1984–1986) DePaul (1986–1988) |
| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Pro career | 1988–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1993 | Miami Heat |
| 1993–1998 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1998 | Orlando Magic |
| 2000–2001 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 6,596 (10.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,653 (2.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,609 (2.7 apg) |
Kevin Durell Edwards (born October 30, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the NBA for 11 seasons. After his playing career, he became involved in community and professional relations for the DePaul University men's basketball team.
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Kevin Edwards' Early Life and College Career
Kevin Edwards was born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He attended St. Joseph High School in Cleveland. After high school, he played college basketball. He first played at Lakeland Community College from 1984 to 1986. Later, he transferred to DePaul University, where he played from 1986 to 1988.
Becoming an NBA Player
In 1988, Kevin Edwards was chosen in the 1988 NBA draft. The Miami Heat picked him as the 20th overall player. This was a big moment for the Heat, as he was only their second player ever drafted. His teammate, Rony Seikaly, was picked earlier in the same draft.
Playing for the Miami Heat
Edwards started his NBA career with the Miami Heat. He played for them from 1988 to 1992. As a shooting guard, he helped the team in its early years. In his first season, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. This showed he was one of the best new players in the league.
Moving to Other Teams
After playing for the Heat, Edwards joined the New Jersey Nets. He played for the Nets from 1993 to 1997. His best season was the 1993–94 NBA season. During this year, he played in all 82 games. He also scored his highest average points per game, with 14.0 points. He scored the most points in his career while playing for the Nets.
He later played briefly for the Orlando Magic in 1997. His final NBA team was the Vancouver Grizzlies in 2000.
Career Statistics and Retirement
Throughout his NBA career, Kevin Edwards played in 604 games. He scored a total of 6,596 points. This means he averaged about 10.9 points per game (ppg). He also had 1,653 rebounds (2.7 rebounds per game, or rpg) and 1,609 assists (2.7 assists per game, or apg). He retired from professional basketball in 2001.
Life After Basketball
After retiring from playing, Kevin Edwards stayed involved in the basketball world. He became the director of community, corporate, and professional relations for the men's basketball team at DePaul University. He also produced movies. Kevin Edwards is married and has three children.
External links
- Kevin Edwards Statistics - Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Kevin Edwards para niños
