American basketball power forward and six-time NBA All-Star known for athletic dunks during his time with the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1990s.
Background
Born in Elkhart, Indiana, Shawn Kemp was drafted 17th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1989 directly from his time at Trinity Valley Community College.
Career
He spent eight seasons with the SuperSonics, including the 1996 run to the NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls, then played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Orlando Magic before retiring in 2003.
Style of play
A high-flying power forward at six-foot-ten, Kemp combined explosive leaping with mobility for his size, often finishing alley-oop passes from teammate Gary Payton in transition.