What is Kenny Anderson's Net Worth and Salary?
Kenny Anderson is a former American professional basketball player with a net worth of $800 thousand. Despite earning over $60 million in salary during his career, financial mismanagement left him nearly penniless upon retirement.
Early Life
Born on October 9, 1970, in Queens, New York, Kenny Anderson was raised by his mother, Joan, along with his sisters, Sandra and Danielle. Growing up in poverty, he developed a strong work ethic that fueled his success in high school and college basketball.
Attending Archbishop Molloy High School, Kenny quickly became a basketball prodigy. By his sophomore year, he was considered a top prospect nationwide. He was a four-time All-American and set a New York state record with 2,621 points.
In 1988, Kenny enrolled at Georgia Tech, where he played as the starting point guard for the Yellow Jackets. His stellar performance led the team to the Final Four in 1990. Averaging 26 points per game in 1991, Kenny declared for the NBA draft at the season's conclusion.
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Career
Kenny was the second overall pick by the New Jersey Nets in the 1991 NBA draft. His rookie season saw the Nets advance to the playoffs, and his scoring average doubled in his second year. By his third season, he averaged 18 points per game and earned a spot in the 1994 NBA All-Star Game alongside Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley.
After his time with the Nets, Kenny played for several teams, including the Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, and Boston Celtics. Notably, he helped the Celtics reach the Eastern Conference Finals in 2002. He briefly played overseas in Lithuania before retiring in 2005.
Despite his significant earnings, Kenny filed for bankruptcy in 2003, citing financial difficulties and personal struggles, including being sexually abused by a coach in his youth. His life story was documented in the 2017 film "Mr. Chibbs." In 2018, he became the head coach of the men's basketball team at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Relationships
Kenny Anderson is the father of eight children. He had his first daughter while attending Georgia Tech. He also has a daughter with Dee Dee Roper and two daughters from his marriage to Tami Roman. Kenny has a son with his second wife, Tamiyka R Lockhart. He married his third wife, Natasha, in 2007, and they have two children.
