Kevin Edwards facts for kids
| No. 21, 20 | |
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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 was known for his skills as a shooting guard. After his playing career, he became involved in community and professional relations for DePaul University's men's basketball team.
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Kevin Edwards: A Basketball Journey
Starting His Basketball Path
Kevin Edwards was born on October 30, 1965. He grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He played college basketball at Lakeland Community College in Ohio. Later, he played for DePaul University.
His NBA Career
Kevin Edwards was chosen by the Miami Heat in the 1988 NBA draft. He was the 20th player picked overall. He was also the second player ever drafted by the Miami Heat. His teammate, Rony Seikaly, was picked earlier in the same draft.
Edwards played in the NBA for 11 seasons. He played for four different teams during his career. These teams included the Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, and Vancouver Grizzlies.
Top Moments on the Court
One of Kevin Edwards' best seasons was in 1993–94. He was playing for the New Jersey Nets that year. He played in all 82 games and scored 14.0 points per game. This was his highest scoring average in any season with the Nets.
Throughout his NBA career, Kevin Edwards scored a total of 6,596 points. He played in 604 games. He retired from professional basketball in 2001 while playing for the Vancouver Grizzlies.
Life After Basketball
After retiring from playing, Kevin Edwards stayed busy. He worked on producing movies. He also took on a role at DePaul University. He is now the director of community, corporate, and professional relations for the men's basketball team there. Kevin Edwards has a wife and three children.
See also
In Spanish: Kevin Edwards para niños
