Episode XIII: NBA All-Star&NYC legend Kenny Anderson - a podcast by wheretheyat

The 13th edition of Whe're They At features former NBA All-Star, New York City Basketball Hall of Famer and current Fisk University head coach, Kenny Anderson. Kenny was one of the most dynamic point guards in the NBA in the 1990's. He was named the Gatorade High School Player of Year in 1989, out of Archbishop Molloy H.S in Queens (NY). He was part of one of the most memorable trios in NCAA basketball history, 'Lethal Weapon 3' with Dennis Scott and Brian Oliver, leading Georgia Tech University to the Final Four in 1990. He was the #2 pick in the 1991 NBA Draft and had a solid 14-year career. Kenny's eventful life was featured in a riveting documentary called, 'Mr. Chibbs: The Kenny Anderson Story'. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Kenny on a multitude of topics including:                  

01:57: The process and inspiration behind the creation of his documentary.                  

03:19: On COVID-19 striking Elmhurst Hospital and the surrounding areas around where he grew up in Queens, NY.                  

04:59: On his upbringing in LeFrak City and basketball showing him the way.                      

07:40: On following his childhood mentor and fellow former NBA guard, Kenny Smith to attend Archbishop Molloy H.S. and playing for legendary coach, Jack Curran.                      

09:04: Which New York City basketball greats inspired him to add to the lineage?                      

10:18: Why is New York City amateur basketball not elite anymore?                     

12:30: On the tragic deaths of Kenny's NYC basketball contemporaries due to COVID-19, Dave Edwards, Lee Green, Jonathan Duck and Jermaine Miller. David Cain was infected as well but he is expected to recover.                      

16:23: On his rivalry and friendship with Bobby Hurley.                         

18:56: On what made Kenny attend Georgia Tech University under the tutelage of Coach Bobby Cremins.                       

19:56: On his bond with Brian Oliver and fellow former NBA player, Dennis Scott as they created the trio, 'Lethal Weapon 3' at Georgia Tech.                 

22:29: On the fraternization involving current NBA competitors.                            

23:55: Does he wish that he was picked by a team other than the New Jersey Nets in the NBA Draft so he could have been further away from his hometown and distractions?                     

24:57: Does he feel disappointment that him and Derrick Coleman didn't reach the high expectations with the Nets?                      

26:09: On how Dennis Scott helped influenced the current NBA game.                       

26:41: The difficulties of dealing with instant fame.                   

29:22: How he's coped with the upsetting memories of being sexually molested as a youth?                 

30:52: His approach to Fatherhood through his experiences.                     

33:48: On the rich Black history and tradition of Fisk University, the school where Kenny is now coaching.                     

36:24: On the plethora of point guards in the early-1990's, who was the toughest one he faced?                    

38:04: Who was the BEST player he played against?                         

38:40: On playing for nine different teams throughout his 14-year career.                       

40:16: On the different coaches he learned from while playing in the NBA.                      

41:18: How tough was retirement for him?                      

42:17: Reminisces on the bizarre North Korea excursion with Dennis Rodman's goodwill team of former NBA players.                 

43:51: On how the point guard style of the 1990's that he was a major part of influenced today's game.                     

46:01: It's tough to not be able to work with his players in person at Fisk University due to the COVID-19 pandemic.                        

47:36: FAST BREAK segment of random questions for Kenny.                 

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Musical selections are from Nabaté Isles' album, 'Eclectic Excursions', available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, Tidal, etc. Check out his website as well: www.nabateisles.com             

 

 

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