Kenny Walker was born on August 18, 1964 in Georgia. He was the fifth overall pick of the New York Knicks in the 1986 NBA draft and is most well-known for winning the 1989 Slam Dunk Championship. His success in the NBA has made him a household name in the basketball world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $11 Million (2024)
About
Fifth overall pick of the New York Knicks in the 1986 NBA draft, his most notable on court accomplishment came in 1989 when he won the Slam Dunk Championship that year.
Before Fame
He played his college ball at the University of Kentucky where he was named two time SEC Player of the Year and named to first team All-American in 1986.
Trivia
Injuries slowly demised his NBA career and he was forced to play in Europe for some time before returning to the NBA to play for the Washington Bullets briefly.
Family Life
He was born in Roberta, Georgia and was given the name Mr. Basketball in 1982 in his home state.
Associated With
He was chosen to play professionally in 1986, the same year that Dennis Rodman was drafted.