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Kenny Anderson - Former Professional Basketball Star. #1 High School And College Prospect. #2 In The NBA Draft. Talks About Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell And More!
Episode 117
Kenny Anderson was one of the greatest point guards in NBA basketball history. A NYC boy who excelled in high school and at college, he was selected #2 in the NBA draft in 1991 by the New Jersey Nets. He had a distinguished playing career including making the All-Star team, but his post-NBA life presented several challenges for him. We talk about the highs and lows of his career and his life.
My featured song in this episode is “Redemption Road”. Spotify link here.
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Kenny and I discuss the following:
- He’s from Queens, NY
- Basketball is a NYC game
- His great mentors and coaches
- #1 high school recruit in 1989
- His college career
- #2 in NBA draft going to the NJ Nets
- Bought his mother a house
- 3 point shot
- Wilt, Kareem and Bill
- Post-NBA challenges
- Mr. Chibbs nickname
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