Last Updated on September 16, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Kenny Anderson:

  • Full Name: Kenneth “Kenny” Anderson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born October 9, 1970
  • Hometown: Queens, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
  • Weight: 168 lbs (76 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6ft 1 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: #7
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Archbishop Molloy High School, Queens, New York
  • College: Georgia Tech (1989–1991)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 2nd overall in the 1991 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets
  • Teams Played For:
    • New Jersey Nets (1991–1996)
    • Charlotte Hornets (1996)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (1996–1998)
    • Boston Celtics (1998–2002)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (2002–2003)
    • New Orleans Hornets (2003)
    • Indiana Pacers (2003–2004)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2004–2005)
    • Played briefly overseas in Lithuania
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Kenny Anderson has multiple children, including a daughter named Lyric and a son named Kenneth Jr.
  • Siblings: Kenny Anderson has two sisters.

Kenny Anderson was a highly regarded point guard who rose to prominence as a basketball prodigy in high school and continued his success at Georgia Tech. Known for his exceptional ball-handling and playmaking, he enjoyed a long NBA career spanning over a decade. After retiring, Anderson has been involved in coaching and mentoring young athletes.