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4. Shawn Kemp

4. Shawn Kemp
Dubbed the “Reign Man” by the Seattle faithful, Shawn Kemp was best known for his many kids with multiple women as he was for his on the court skill. 

A former first round pick, Shawn Kemp did not dazzle immediately but by his fourth season he would begin a string of six consecutive All Star Games (the final one with Cleveland) and would also have three selections to the Second Team All NBA roster.  Kemp’s highlight in Seattle was taking the franchise to the NBA Finals in 1996.  He would also average a double double for six seasons.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Center, Power Forward
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 17th Overall 6/27/89.
  • Departed: Traded as part of three team trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers.  Cleveland traded Terrell Brandon, Tyrone Hill and a 1998 1st Round Pick (which would be Pat Garrity) to the Milwaukee Bucks.  Milwaukee sent Sherman Douglas to Cleveland.  Milwaukee traded Vin Baker to Seattle 9/25/97.
  • Games Played: 625
  • Per Game Averages: 29.8 MP
    .522 eFG%
    .730 FT%
    16.2 PTS
    9.6 RB
    1.8 AST
    1.2 STL
    1.5 BLK

    74 Playoff Games
    36.2 MP
    .506 eFG%
    .795 FT%
    18.7 PTS
    10.7 RB
    2.1 AST
    1.3 STL
    1.8 BLK
  • Advanced Stats: 20.8 PER
    .581 TS%
    23.0 VORP
    67.6 WS

    74 Playoff Games
    20.9 PER
    .589 TS%
    3.4 VORP
    8.9 WS
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Second Team All-NBA (1993-94, 1994-95 & 1995-96)
    All-Star Game (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 & 1997)
    Most Personal Fouls (1993-94)

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