Kevin Salvadori
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Kevin Michael Salvadori is an American
former professional basketball
player. A 7'0" center
from the University of North Carolina
, Salvadori went undrafted but did manage to play for the Sacramento Kings
of the National Basketball Association
for two seasons from 1996 to 1998.
His father, Al Salvadori, was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets
in the 4th round (1st pick) of the 1967 NBA draft and was also selected by the Oakland Oaks
of the American Basketball Association. Al Salvadori played one season for Oakland.
In his NBA career, Kevin Salvadori played in 39 games and scored a total of 42 points. He graduated from Seton-La Salle Catholic High School
in Pittsburgh and was a member of North Carolina's 1993 National Championship team
.
United States
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former professional basketball
Basketball
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player. A 7'0" center
Center (basketball)
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from the University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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, Salvadori went undrafted but did manage to play for the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
of the National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
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for two seasons from 1996 to 1998.
His father, Al Salvadori, was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets
Washington Wizards
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in the 4th round (1st pick) of the 1967 NBA draft and was also selected by the Oakland Oaks
Oakland Oaks (ABA)
The Oakland Oaks were a charter member of the original American Basketball Association. Formed in February 1967 as the Oakland Americans, the team changed its name to the Oaks prior to play that fall. Playing in the ABA during the 1967-68 and 1968-69 seasons, the team colors were green and gold.The...
of the American Basketball Association. Al Salvadori played one season for Oakland.
In his NBA career, Kevin Salvadori played in 39 games and scored a total of 42 points. He graduated from Seton-La Salle Catholic High School
Seton-La Salle Catholic High School
Seton-La Salle Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
in Pittsburgh and was a member of North Carolina's 1993 National Championship team
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
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