Shawn Kemp
American basketball player
1969 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American basketball player
Born
November 26, 1969
Age
~57 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
basketball player
United StatesBorn in Elkhart
1969
Born in Elkhart (1969-11-26)
1994
AwardAll-NBA Team
1995
AwardAll-NBA Team
1996
AwardAll-NBA Team
Present
Age ~57
About
Shawn Travis Kemp Sr. is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Reign Man", he was a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Second Team member. Kemp is widely regarded as one of the best slam dunkers of all time and made the 1996 NBA Finals with the SuperSonics.
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Who is Shawn Kemp?+
Shawn Travis Kemp Sr. is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Reign Man", he was a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-N
What does the name Shawn mean?+
The name Shawn means "unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is of English origin.
When was Shawn Kemp born?+
Shawn Kemp was born on November 26, 1969.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.
The name Shawn is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: A variant of Sean, from Seán, from Jehan, from Jōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Shaun as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Shawn — November 26, 1969
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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