Kenny Gattison

Kenneth Clay Gattison (born May 23, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player and National Basketball Association (NBA) assistant coach.

Kenny Gattison
Gattison shoots in the 1986 NCAA tournament
Personal information
Born (1964-05-23) May 23, 1964
Wilmington, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolNew Hanover
(Wilmington, North Carolina)
CollegeOld Dominion (1982–1986)
NBA draft1986: 3rd round, 55th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career1986–1996
PositionPower forward / center
Number44, 33
Coaching career1996–present
Career history
As player:
19861989Phoenix Suns
1989Fulgor Libertas Forlì
1989Quad City Thunder
19891995Charlotte Hornets
1995–1996Vancouver Grizzlies
As coach:
19961998New Jersey Nets (assistant)
2001–2003Old Dominion (assistant)
20032009New Orleans Hornets (assistant)
20102013Atlanta Hawks (assistant)
20132015Phoenix Suns (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • Sun Belt Player of the Year (1986)
  • 2× First-team All-Sun Belt (1985, 1986)
  • No. 44 retired by Old Dominion Monarchs
Career NBA statistics
Points3,923 (7.9 ppg)
Rebounds2,327 (4.7 rpg)
Assists444 (0.7 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA U19 World Championship
1983 Palma de Mallorca National team
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