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OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDERShawn Kemp — 6× NBA All-Star, "Reign Man." Career stats, bio and legacy of one of the most explosive dunkers and power forwards of the 1990s.
6×ALL-STAR
3xALL-NBAShawn Kemp biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
"The Lister Blister" — a 1992 playoff dunk over Golden State's Alton Lister — became shorthand for what Shawn Kemp brought to the game: pure, thunderous athleticism at power forward. Born November 26, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana. Height 6 ft 10 in (208 cm).
He entered the NBA directly from high school after brief, non-playing stints at Kentucky and a junior college. Drafted 17th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1989, he spent eight seasons there, forming a dynamic tandem with Gary Payton that led the "Reign Man" era Sonics to the 1996 NBA Finals against Michael Jordan's Bulls.
A six-time NBA All-Star (1993–1998), Kemp made the All-NBA Second Team three times. He later played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Orlando Magic, with his final seasons affected by weight and personal struggles that were widely covered at the time.
Career totals: 15,347 points (14.6 ppg), 8,834 rebounds (8.4 rpg), 1,279 blocks (1.2 bpg) over 14 seasons.
He won a gold medal with Team USA at the 1994 FIBA World Championship.
Shawn Kemp quick facts — Height 6'10. 14.6 PPG career average.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Shawn Kemp career statistics summary — 14.6 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Shawn Kemp career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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Shawn Kemp advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Shawn Kemp playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Shawn Kemp All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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Shawn Kemp NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about Shawn Kemp — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
Shawn Kemp averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists per game in the regular season.
Shawn Kemp salary history — Career salary $91,572,963.
Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.
Shawn Kemp filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.
Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.
Players similar to Shawn Kemp — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.
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