Kenny Anderson is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 14 seasons. After high school, he attended Georgia Tech University, where he was a two-time All-American and won the National Player of the Year award in 1991.
In the NBA, Anderson played for seven different teams and averaged double figures in scoring throughout his career. He retired from playing professional basketball in 2005 and has since worked as a coach and broadcaster.
As of 2024, Kenny Anderson's net worth is estimated to be $60 million.
Net Worth | $60 million |
Given Name | Kenneth Anderson |
Famous Name | Kenny Anderson |
Source(s) of Fame | Basketball Player |
Age | 53 |
Date of Birth | October 9, 1970 |
Place of Birth | Queens, New York, United States |
Height | 6'0" |
Relationships | Divorced, Tami Roman, (1994 - 2001)Divorced, Tamiyka Lockhart, (2002 - 2004)Married, Natasha Anderson, |
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Kenny Anderson was born on October 30, 1970, in Queens, New York. He and his two sisters Sandra and Danielle were raised by their single mother Joan and he met his father for the first time when he was already 30 years old.
Kenny grew up in a poor household and he dreamed of providing for her own mother that’s why he wanted to become a professional basketball player. In October 2005, Kenny’s mom passed away due to a heart attack.
Kenny Anderson was selected by the New Jersey Nets in 1991 and he was the youngest player. He averaged seven points, two rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. During his second season, he averaged 18.8 points and 9.6 assists.
In 1996, Kenny signed a contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. After two years, his team traded him to the Toronto Raptors but he refused since he didn’t want to play in Canada which prompted his team to trade him to Boston instead.
Kenny spent an ample amount of time with Boston Celtics before he transferred to Seattle SuperSonics and in 2003 he played again for the Hornets.
Kenny was part of the US national team in the 1990 FIBA World Cup Championship where the team won bronze.
In 2008, Kenny became the head coach of slamball team Hombres and in August 2011 he became the basketball coach at the David Posnack Jewish Day School in Davie, Florida.
Kenny Anderson has a total of seven children from four women. When he was still studying at Georgia Tech, his girlfriend at that time got pregnant but they broke up with the mother. Then Dee Dee Roper became his girlfriend and they have a daughter.
Kenny married his first wife Tami Roman in 1994 but unfortunately, they divorced in 2001. They have two daughters together.
Kenny met his second wife Tamiyka R Lockhart in Los Angeles and they got married in 2002 but they divorced after two years. They have a son named, Kenneth Anderson Jr.
He met his third wife Natasha during the 2004 NBA playoffs and they tied the knot in 2007. They are now raising Kenny’s son Kenny Jr. and her daughter.
Kenny Anderson is active on social media. He has an Instagram account and a Twitter account. His Instagram account has over 10,000 followers and his Twitter account has over 34,000 followers.
Kenny Anderson is a retired American professional basketball player. He was born on October 30, 1970, in Queens, New York. His net worth is estimated to be $60 million.
Kenny Anderson has sometimes been associated with other Basketball Player such as Zufer Avdija, and Muggsy Bogues.