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Shawn Kemp Retired

Forward · Seattle SuperSonics · 6'9", 225 lb · Drafted 1989
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In short

Shawn Kemp is a retired forward best known with the Seattle SuperSonics. The Reign Man; a ferocious dunker. Career averages: 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Shawn’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 20%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Shawn Kemp is a retired retired standout. The Reign Man; a ferocious dunker.

He averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his career.

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Career avg
14.6 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
8.4 rpg
career
Assists
1.6 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Shawn Kemp is a retired forward, most associated with the Seattle SuperSonics.

The Reign Man; a ferocious dunker.

He retired with career averages of 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The Reign Man; a ferocious dunker.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Seattle SuperSonics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring72
Playmaking43
Rebounding64
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing50
Athleticism68
Clutch58
RetiredSeattle SuperSonics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

The Reign Man; a ferocious dunker.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
14.6
per game
Career RPG
8.4
per game
Career APG
1.6
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe Reign Man; a ferocious dunker.

Hardware

6×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Seattle SuperSonics name.

Shawn Kemp's career is complete: The Reign Man; a ferocious dunker.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Seattle SuperSonics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Shawn Kemp's career averages?

Shawn Kemp averaged 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Is Shawn Kemp retired?

Yes — Shawn Kemp is a retired forward.