Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Larry Kenon:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Larry Joe Kenon
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: December 13, 1952
- Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
- Weight: 205 pounds (93 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (208cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Jersey Number: 35
- Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
- High School: Ullman High School, Birmingham, Alabama
- College:
- Amarillo College
- Memphis State University
- NBA Draft: 1973, 3rd round, 50th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons
- Professional Teams:
- New York Nets (ABA) (1973–1975)
- San Antonio Spurs (ABA/NBA) (1975–1980)
- Chicago Bulls (1980–1982)
- Golden State Warriors (1982–1983)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (1982–1983)
- Championship Rings: 1 (ABA Championship with New York Nets in 1974)
- Children: Information not publicly available
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Career Highlights:
- Three-time ABA All-Star
- Two-time NBA All-Star
- Holds the NBA record for most steals in a single game with 11
- Averaged 21.2 points and 10.1 rebounds during his five seasons with the San Antonio Spurs
Player Archetype / Play Style
Larry Kenon was a versatile scoring forward whose archetype fits the two-way combo forward: a rebound-capable wing-big hybrid who could score in volume, defend across frontcourt matchups, and impact games with activity plays. Defensively, he handled forwards, jumped passing lanes, and brought real disruptive value, which is underscored by his share of the NBA single-game steals record with 11. Offensively, he operated as a major scoring option rather than a pure creator, producing heavily from the forward spot while also contributing on the glass. Physically, Kenon stood 6-foot-9 and about 205 pounds, giving him the length and mobility to play bigger than a wing while still moving like a skilled forward. His overall style was athletic, productive, and adaptable: a forward who mixed scoring touch, strong rebounding, transition play, and active defense without being limited to just one frontcourt role. (Basketball Reference)
Sources: Larry Kenon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more — Basketball-Reference; Most steals by a player in a single NBA game — NBA.com; 40-year anniversary of Spurs’ first NBA division title — San Antonio Express-News; Here’s your chance to build the ultimate Spurs dream team — San Antonio Express-News