Tim Kempton
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Timothy Joseph Kempton is a retired American
professional basketball
player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
in the 6th round (124th overall) of the 1986 NBA Draft
. A 6'10" forward-center from the University of Notre Dame
, Kempton played in 8 NBA seasons for 8 different 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), but did not play in any NBA games for them.
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.
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Basketball
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player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
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in the 6th round (124th overall) of the 1986 NBA Draft
1986 NBA Draft
-Drug and health issues involving drafted players:There were various drug-related problems that plagued players in the 1986 NBA draft. Most notable was the death of highly-touted Len Bias. Bias died less than two days after being selected second overall by the defending champion Boston Celtics. His...
. A 6'10" forward-center from the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
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, Kempton played in 8 NBA seasons for 8 different teams. He played for the Clippers (1986-87), Charlotte Hornets (1988-89, 1993-94), Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
(1989-90), Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
(1992-93), Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
(1993-94), Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
(1995-96), San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
(1996-97), Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
(1997-98) and Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
(1997-98). He was also under contract with Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
(1996), but did not play in any NBA games for them.
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.