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Shawn Kemp Biography

Birth Name:Shawn Travis Kemp

Birth Place:Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics during the first round of the 1989 NBA Draft
  • Best known as a former professional basketball player who played power forward for the Seattle SuperSonics for eight seasons
  • In addition to the Seattle SuperSonics, he also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Portland Trail Blazers and the Orlando Magic
  • Appeared in an episode of the sports show "Pros vs․ Joes" with Dennis Rodman in 2009