Hersey Hawkins

Hersey R. Hawkins Jr. (born September 29, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player. After starring at George Westinghouse College Prep, the 6'3" (1.90 m) shooting guard attended Bradley University. Hawkins played for 4 teams throughout his 12-year National Basketball Association career. Hersey was given his nickname, “The Big Kiss”, by David Gborie.

Hersey Hawkins
Personal information
Born (1966-09-29) September 29, 1966
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolWestinghouse (Chicago, Illinois)
CollegeBradley (1984–1988)
NBA draft1988: 1st round, 6th overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Playing career1988–2001
PositionShooting guard
Number32, 33, 3
Career history
19881993Philadelphia 76ers
19931995Charlotte Hornets
19951999Seattle SuperSonics
1999–2000Chicago Bulls
2000–2001Charlotte Hornets
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Star (1991)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1989)
  • NBA Sportsmanship Award (1999)
  • AP Player of the Year (1988)
  • Oscar Robertson Trophy (1988)
  • Adolph Rupp Trophy (1988)
  • UPI Player of the Year (1988)
  • Sporting News Player of the Year (1988)
  • Consensus first-team All-American (1988)
  • NCAA season scoring leader (1988)
  • 2× MVC Player of the Year (1987, 1988)
  • 3× First-team All-MVC (1986–1988)
  • MVC tournament MVP (1988)
  • No. 33 retired by Bradley Braves
Career NBA statistics
Points14,470 (14.7 ppg)
Rebounds3,554 (3.6 rpg)
Steals1,622 (1.7 spg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
College Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2021
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing United States
Summer Olympics
1988 Seoul Team competition
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