Last Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile on Kendall Gill, a former professional basketball player:
- Full Name: Kendall Cedric Gill
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on May 25, 1968
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
- Weight: 215 pounds (98 kilograms)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: Wore numbers 13, 12, and 9 during his career
- Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
- High School: Rich Central High School (Olympia Fields, Illinois)
- College: University of Illinois (1986–1990)
- NBA Draft:
- Drafted 5th overall in the 1990 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets
- Teams Played For:
- Charlotte Hornets (1990–1993, 1995–1996)
- Seattle SuperSonics (1993–1995)
- New Jersey Nets (1996–2001)
- Miami Heat (2001)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2002)
- Chicago Bulls (2003–2004)
- Milwaukee Bucks (2004–2005)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Two sons, Phoenix Gill and Kota Gill
- Siblings: Not publicly disclosed
- Notable Achievements:
- Known for being one of the best defenders of his era, leading the league in steals during the 1998–1999 season.
- Played a significant role in the “Flying Illini” team that reached the NCAA Final Four in 1989.