Tim Kempton

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This article is about the former NBA player. For his son, the current professional basketball player, see Tim Kempton Jr.
Tim Kempton
Personal information
Born (1964-01-25) January 25, 1964 (age 56)
Jamaica, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolSaint Dominic
(Oyster Bay, New York)
CollegeNotre Dame (1982–1986)
NBA draft1986 / Round: 6 / Pick: 124th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Playing career1986–2000
PositionPower forward / Center
Number41, 45, 8, 7, 9, 40
Career history
1986–1987Los Angeles Clippers
1987–1988Basket Napoli
1988–1989Charlotte Hornets
1989–1990Denver Nuggets
1990–1992Scaligera Verona
1992–1993Phoenix Suns
1994Charlotte Hornets
1994Aresium Milano
1994Cleveland Cavaliers
1994–1995Limoges CSP
1995–1996Atlanta Hawks
1996CB Girona
1996San Antonio Spurs
1996Galatasaray
1997Orlando Magic
1997–1998Toronto Raptors
1998La Crosse Bobcats
1998–1999CB Girona
1999–2000León Caja España
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points1,259 (4.5 ppg)
Rebounds795 (2.8 rpg)
Assists307 (1.1 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Timothy Joseph Kempton (born January 25, 1964) is a retired American professional basketball who played Forward-center. Born in Jamaica, New York, he played college basketball for the University of Notre Dame before being selected in the 6th round (124th overall) of the 1986 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. Kempton had a 14-year professional career, playing 8 seasons in the NBA in addition to seasons in Italy, France, Spain, and Turkey.

College career[edit]

Kempton played for Notre Dame under coach Digger Phelps from 1982 to 1986,[1] appearing in 107 games over 4 season and averaging 8.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists on 26.2 minutes per game.[2]

Professional career[edit]

Kempton played in 8 NBA seasons for 8 teams. He played for the Clippers (1986–87), Charlotte Hornets (1988–89, 1993–94), Denver Nuggets (1989–90), Phoenix Suns (1992–93), Cleveland Cavaliers (1993–94), Atlanta Hawks (1995–96), San Antonio Spurs (1996–97), Orlando Magic (1997–98) and Toronto Raptors (1997–98). He was also under contract with Philadelphia 76ers (1996). In his NBA career, Kempton played in 280 games and scored a total of 1,259 points. His best year as a professional came during the 1988–89 NBA season as a member of the Hornets, appearing in 79 games and averaging 6.1 ppg.

Personal[edit]

His son, Tim Kempton Jr., is also a professional basketball player.[3] Tim also has a daughter, Catherine Kempton, who plays tennis.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hinkel, Tom (January 8, 2014). "Tim Kempton making a major impact for the Lehigh University men's basketball team". The Express-Times. Easton, Pennsylvania.
  2. ^ "Tim Kempton College Stats".
  3. ^ http://www.lehighsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=9849&path=mbball

External links[edit]


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