The Tragic NBA Story of Kenny Anderson

[@bos3835]

Being a point guard from Chicago I came out of high school a year after Kenny. He was my favorite guard at the time. He's the reason I never cared about dunking on guys like so many guys I grew up with. I learned from Kenny that all you need is your game to be effective. In Chicago everyone can dunk but it meant nothing to me, I only cared about skill. Dudes would always ask me why didn't I dunk on this guy or that guy. I would always say two points is two points. Unfortunately dunking would always get more attention over real skill like shooting, ball handling, passing and defense. I loved shutting down the guys that got attention from dunking.

[@lordswine7962]

Great line. Not every great player has a storybook career. Seems like people have hard time understanding that. Most of my favorite players never got rings.

[@ambroselake9156]

Thanks to the Chicago Bulls ,alot of players retired without rings.

[@Hallstyle]

The problem with Kenny was the same problem with Dennis Rodman.. Chuck Daily had a profound impact on players and always managed to get the most out of them... Some players need more attention and guidance then others..

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

@m howard The majority of these guys are broke a couple years after they retire.

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

@Aaron9 Are you slow? Did I say he was broke? You need to keep to other buffoons who are more like you.

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

I bet Bobby Hurley is still having nightmares of that one move Kenny Anderson put on him on national TV.

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

@nauticadon
Bullshit!!!
That happened on national TV, so he's still having nightmares. LMBAO

[@RockwellJunya]

@nauticadon "had a decent NBA career" I'm not taking anything away from Bobby Hurley and his accomplishments as a man but please stop it.

[@masonlerner9342]

@@RockwellJunya Nah. Real players shake that stuff off immediately.

[@kekesmooth5618]

@nauticadon you are mad clown!!

[@greezythumb]

One move? You been one of dozens.
But seriously, I'm sure Bobby has mad respect for Kenny and will be the first to say he was the man but as for anything else, I doubt if it affects him in any significant way now. Other than that, I'm happy Kenny found his path, redemption and healing. You never know what someone is struggling with.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Man .. if Coach Daly could have stayed in New Jersey longer to help mentor Kenny, that would have helped his career immensely. It was the perfect fit, because Daly coached Isiah Thomas in Detroit. When they said that Kenny Anderson was the best PG to get drafted in 10 years, they were comparing him to Thomas. Zeek was drafted in 1981, Kenny in 1991.

[@duftyboxing]

For sure. Kenny was better than good.

[@ShaAllahShabazzMBA]

This is not a tragic story. Kenny won at life. That's a far greater game than basketball.

[@derekross6649]

Exactly. Tragedy and KA have nothing in common.

[@Real2k25]

That's a fact

[@06alwilliams]

Shah-Allah Shabazz that’s what I’m like. What’s tragic about his story? He had a great career and is alive and well.

[@thegraciousfundamentalists6146]

Shah-Allah Shabazz 👍🏾

[@eldomi-americano7097]

Dude was a success!! He made it to the nba and became a millionaire ! How is that tragic😵💀

[@rasheedvitalis]

Kenny A is a LEGEND. I grew up in NY during the time he was coming up. He’s the epitome of a true point guard ✊🏾

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

Yea his jumper was always just average and his range below average ...i coulda averaged more than him I dont miss

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

im the best ever from NY lets dont get this twisted ...

[@brooklynlace5503]

Barry McCokiner You must be crazy

[@brooklynlace5503]

Barry McCokiner You absolutely have no idea what your talking about...he wasn’t a street ball player....just cause he’s from NY...he went to Molloy which is a structured Catholic School that Cole Anthony came from...he didn’t learn street ball there but at times he could get fancy....His Demise was #1 taking care of his body and drinking#2 Departure of Chuck Daly and death of Drazen Petrovich and when he hurt his wrist when John Starks injured him...maybe his shooting from long range but other than that he was a solid NBA player not a bust at all or a low caliber player

[@bmoredru316]

@@LITMOVIESCENES You a Bum and always will be trying to steal credit from another man. Earn your own publicity Bum.

[@dmhibb]

This isn’t a tragedy. This is the story of inspiration. This man been through hell and still has light

[@julieann4616]

💯💯💯

[@DerWahnwitzsinnige]

That 93 till infinity always sends shivers down my spine one of the most classic beats out there

[@rezyl102]

I met him on an elevator at the Charlotte Westin during the 2008 ACC Tournament. He was humble, smiled a lot and talked about his time at Georgia Tech, and Lethal Weapon 3.

[@knowcomment5398]

rezyl102 your lying

[@Hallstyle]

What ever happened to Brian Oliver????

[@rezyl102]

@@knowcomment5398 you're a moron

[@Bwwe82090]

Sorry to hear about his past, but I acknowledge him for changing his life.

[@LooseCan88]

Went to many Nets games in the 90s and Anderson and Coleman connection was a reason to go to the games.

[@LooseCan88]

@nauticadon Your right, The Nets broke that mans heart. He avg over 20ppg and they did not even offer him a contract. Petrovic had his best basketball in front of him.

[@Brian_Brayden]

Me too. Went to a lot of Nets games in the 90s

[@uzernam3]

Kenny and Coleman were a nice duo in NJ

[@rogue7894]

Don't forget Drazen Petrovik(sp) .RIP. They were dangerous.

[@Hallstyle]

DC definitely one of the most underrated players of the 90's

[@dandillinger23]

Kenny and Derrick Coleman were a nice duo back in the day no doubt.

[@TwinParksBX]

Tragic story 😂 GTFOH. Kenny Anderson has a great life

[@bumpusjones.1978]

Another out of sight out of mind NBA star. Great story.

[@chicaliqc]

Wouldnt really call this tragic.. seemed like he overcame a lot. And survived and turned a bad situation good! And helped a lot of people

[@CSDonohue11]

Just the instrumental alone for “93-til” is so clean.

[@iluvcookies5076]

My Sister and I attended the camp he was a coach at for some time in Florida when we were younger. And he absolutely was a great coach, he pushed particularly my sister harder because he knew she was talented and was holding back due to her asthma. Gave her an autographed ball, made sure she was alright and everything. Overall really great guy.

[@Imichaelperry]

We gotta stop with these titles Kenny went from a kid in Queens to a NBA star what is tragic about that expectations are different from reality but his life is far from tragic

[@jaythagawd5832]

Talk THAT Queen's shit!!!

[@MisterTurner-ex1fv]

I disagree, and I'm dealing with somebody in my family who also had that traumatic experience. Even though my family member is still accomplishing great things, there has definitely been some serious psychological damage! You hope above all else that the person with God's help along with certain people and time will overcome these debilitating effects because a lot of people decide to live sinful and harmful alternative lifestyles which will lead to death!

[@jaythagawd5832]

@@MisterTurner-ex1fv Factz!! I wasn't thinking from THAT side of it I was saying my man made it mostly every black kid dream is/was to make it to thr league!! But u right about that situation

[@MisterTurner-ex1fv]

@@jaythagawd5832 Yeah 😏 I'm happy for him brother, but I hurt for him as well 😔 Nobody should have to go through that, but I especially hate the act of trying to take a male's masculinity from him ❌😡

[@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852]

@@MisterTurner-ex1fv Psychological damage is continually pushing fairy tales like that of a "God" existing. Most especially when you're Black, yet pushing Christianity and Islam - both of which have served to enslave you. Now, all you're doing is being enslaved mentally and emotionally. Being submissive in the mind is not a good thing, as all you're doing is making it easier for others to get the job done without them having to physically enslave you.

[@mystery777king6]

Kenny had incredible Ball handling skills & could shake, assist, with freaky stylish Ability & That look on Sam Bowie’s face after Kenny broke down the defense & made a no look behind pass like that was Awesome, Sam was like ooo wee man how you get that through there like That, Awesome*

[@johammond2020]

I saw that too .. wow!

[@erichinson365]

Sounds to me- Kenny is a superstar in his community! Thank you Kenny for helping our youth!

[@keithlauderjr1691]

Kenny was as smooth as there has ever been. Had that Kobe,Worthy slickness. Could have scored anytime he wanted. ❤🏀

[@charlesdavis1879]

Kenny Anderson is a good man. God bless you. Sir.

[@newhoodie18]

Man I'm from the 90s love the nba you do a great job on your videos thank you 🏀👊🔥

[@krlm2280]

Kenny Anderson should be on an NBA coaching staff

[@omaralvarez6857]

It looks like he is the coach of Fish University. www.fisk.edu/athletics/mens-sports

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

Why?

[@krlm2280]

@@omaralvarez6857 that's cool to see he has a lot of knowledge to give

[@f430ferrari5]

I don’t care what anybody says Kenny Anderson is a hero in my book.
And any famous person whether athlete or artist and ended up bankrupt they are often the ones who could never say no to their “friends” and family. They have a big heart.

[@derekross6649]

Mostly living above their means.

[@patrickdipasquale3525]

I was a kid growing up watching kenny Anderson play he was an absolute beast unstoppable my god

[@tokowpc]

remember my 1st nba game i attended was the nets in kenny anderson rookie year it was crazy to see how much faster he was than everyone else

[@buf7ord]

It took a great deal of personal courage for him to admit that. Hopefully it helps others to come forward. We can expose these people who prey upon children and end this disgusting behavior.

[@ono3869]

The Anderson/Coleman duo was a beast in NBA Jams!

[@stephenwilliams8561]

I use to play one on one against K.A. before practice when we played small fry basketball with TS bucks back in 1983/84.. me and KA one chips together as kids.. the streets in late 80's consumed me but I must say KA was the best scoring guard I ever played with from Gaichos to Riverside.. and hands down he hold title in NY as best Highschool point guard ever out of NY his H.S. stats will never be matched

[@comic_food_guy]

Kenny A would flourish in the NBA today.

[@reginaldfairfield]

Definitely.

[@MisterTurner-ex1fv]

God 🙏🏽 bless Kenny Anderson to completely heal from his traumatic experiences 😪

[@rayallen4489]

Grew up in the hood , single mother, struggling to provide . Literally ever black players story. It’s crazy

[@golddust9602]

Kenny I understand your pain. Children are always targets for violation. You are strong and endured chaos. Ya have a huge impact on positive life changes. Thnks for sharing Mr Anderson. 😊

[@Diver6127]

Back when real men played real ball. I remember watching him playing pickup games across the street from molloy h.s.

[@cooper482011]

During his hey day Kenny Anderson reminds me of a young Martin Lawrence.

[@homoerectus744]

An updated version of Nate Archibald,even though Mr. Archibald one year lead the league in scoring,and Assist.

[@brianAsh3000]

Still my favorite college player of all time

[@anthonywhite9497]

RIP. Coach chuck daly

[@scottmiller275]

Why is this guy doing such a dramatic reading? Kenny has a decent career, longer than majority of players. This isn’t the Len Bias story.

[@ceojones7835]

Damn, that's hella sad. I'm telling all the parents in here..WATCH AND PROTECT THE BABIES! It seems like so many ppl get molested during those vulnerable years of 4-8. My daughter is 6 and I'm not letting her spend the night over anyone's house until she's 12 years old. I hear so many stories about an uncle or family friend touching these babies when they are young and it just ruins their lives. You wonder why this girl grew up to be so promiscuous or that little boy grows up to be in and out of prison. A majority of the time somebody touched them growing up. Get your kids thru the safe zone. I say at least 12 years old when they are old enough to tell somebody. But even then, you're not completely out the woods but I think they are in a better place to protect themselves.

[@wookdog954]

Kenny Anderson is my fav college basketball player at GT, he was great.

[@andreswaringer1476]

Yep, I liked Marbury and Best too

[@lyalminchinton8825]

Had great court vision, that was his strongest skill. Was a great player in patches things didn’t work out for him but was still a baller
In the league not many can say that.👍🏻

[@JamesWilliams-ws2sj]

I met Kenny Anderson on a Caribbean cruise and seemed a like a guarded guy. He spoke in a exaggerated deep voice, and his masculinity was toxic. He even got into a scuffle and had to be restrained.
It was cool meeting him tho, I think I was the only person who recognized him lol

[@lionelkennedy1394]

He was probably holding in a lot of anger. He didn't know how to deal with it properly, at the time.

[@JamesWilliams-ws2sj]

@@lionelkennedy1394 I can't disagree with that.

[@MukoroJr]

To me the NBa was much faster back then.

[@okimitchell1043]

Ah,Derrick westbrook🤔

[@roddypryor4598]

But the New Jersey Nets is like the New York Knicks know how to f****** a person career no titles and I'm a knick fan

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

Can you please translate this into English. I don't read ebonics

[@roddypryor4598]

@@hisroyalhighness8566 I heard your daddy and mama got that Corona 9

[@lich0622]

Kenny was a scoring guard in 90s. Not a traditional point guard, he was criticized of being a black hole. Imagine he playing in today’s game, he may not be steph curry, but I have a feeling that he could be James Harden-ish type of star.

[@DaOneDeeMoney]

His ex wife Tami Roman made sure there 2 daughters turned out well

[@anthonypabon6861]

Great video.i meet kenny in lefrak queens cool dude

[@daGuwru]

Man Dickie V was so hype on him in high school.That GT team was filthy too..They had a shot

[@CreatureWillis]

In '92, I thought Kenny Anderson was indestructible. He ultimately proved to be so.

[@006ahenry]

@Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA I thought I was the only one who peeped that. Dude literally copied Kenny 's documentary about himself. Just shortened it, left out many details.

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

he was too in his head and it affected his game..was better in high school and college than pros

[@bryonlee7554]

Im 36 and im from a small ass town in Virginia and played ball my whole life. I was always the smallest guy on the court always. This guy right here is my idol. Thee bigger guys told me to model my game like his. Tragic story my ass this guy had a great career.

[@christopherposton4521]

Underated fo sure one of the greatest

[@CSDonohue11]

This a repost and worth it fasho.
Your channels are dope sir.
You Got Game braj

[@Bobbychristopher]

93 to infinity. Awesome track

[@EL-uk9qr]

Was watching a Knicks telecast I think Knicks vs Nets last season and they showed Kenny Anderson in the crowd. The commentator said "Kenny Anderson in the crowd. Super talent and very unfortunate he had alcohol problems that disrupted his career. But hes doing ok now we hear". Then almost on cue Kenny picks up a beer from under his seat and takes a sip. Camera cut away quickly back to the game.

[@throwdini2525]

Kenny was a 3 time Parade All American. The only male to be a 4 timer other than Lew Alcindor was Earl Jones class of 1980

[@honorablejimmielwilliamsjr4574]

Having a gift though your wing is broken, yet gives someone a dream of ambition, to become just as great as you.
Without having outlets to pain and drama, typically develops a monster, that those around grow to resent. But, it takes a person of fortitude and perseverance to be a bigger influence, regardless of the past experiences that should have destroyed them. It’s the life of “The Modern Son” it’s far from the parable “The prodigal Son”. This modern son survived in-spite of the “48 Laws of War”, he became a testimony or testament in how he lived and became a message of truth, by holding on to the principles of God. Congrats to Kenny Anderson, forever a hero, to a farsighted friend....✊🏿 ~Hon JLwjr

[@okimitchell1043]

Tragedy??? get the fook out a here.

[@anaheimswillyg2238]

I remember playing against Kenny before he got to the Association and I just embarassed Kenny to the point he wanted to walk away from the game completely, sure glad he didn’t 🙏🏽

[@mrcemo1907]

I was lucky enough to watch Kenny A. play . Such a great player he was

[@bertfrancis5204]

Who the Son sets free is free indeed...I once thgt with all the money happiness will manifest but it's not so. The root cause of these problems are spiritual and no amount of money can break it

[@MisterTurner-ex1fv]

Amen 🙏🏼 I tried to get that point across to a person above who is ignorant to how sexual assault can have devastating psychological effects on a person 😪

[@jonhammer1596]

Some of his moves were simply great as any ever

[@MrSneaksful]

Not a tragedy but just a real life story, it aint all fairy tales and castles. Kenny was and is a inspiration to me and many others.

[@panama-sx2oh]

KENNY ANDERSON WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST POINT GUARDS TO COME OUT OF NYC. JUST TO THINK HE MADE IT TO NBA IS A SUCCESS STORY. NO MATTER WHAT YOU WENT THRU KENNY YOU ARE DEFINITELY ONE OF THE GREATEST TO COME OUT OF NYC KEEP UR HEAD UP BRO N KEEP DOING YOU. THANKS FOR THE GOOD YEARS WITH THE NETS IM A BROOKLYN DUDE NOW WE BROOKLYN NETS AIGHT🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

[@jmunnyrulz6175]

In pain, please seek help, drop your pride don’t turn to drugs money fame just ask God for help humble yourself and you will be the witness to more good in your life than you could ever imagine.

[@slimstak]

Kenny was surgical with that lefty flow I started watching him at Georgia Tech

[@DungarooTV]

Man, this guy went 360! A movie should be made of this man's life.

[@jeffreywhitlock4882]

one of my all-time faves. Left handed.

[@bmoredru316]

From a great Player to a Great Man

[@benmurawski]

Is John Starks's flagrant foul on him part of the story?

[@donaldboddiejr2961]

Mark Price, Kenny Anderson, Travis Best, and Stephon Marbury....hands down Kenny Anderson is the best GT point guard ever! PERIOD!

[@juan1946er1]

Of course, none of us who ever watched Kenny Anderson play knew about his home life. I've always been a big Ga. Tech fan and when Kenny came down to Atlanta we were excited; two years later when he took Tech to the Final Four we were simply over the moon. I always thought Mark Price was the best point guard who ever played for Ga. Tech, i.e. until I saw Kenny Anderson handle the ball. He was a true magician with a basketball!

[@bronxbully6261]

John starks the hater messed up his career on a dirty play breaking his wrists on the break was never the same after that blame him

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Wow! I didn't know that

[@bronxbully6261]

@@lionelkennedy1394 yeah I think you can youtube it I never forgot that play as a kid watching that

[@lionelkennedy1394]

@@bronxbully6261 I just saw it. Thanks man

[@adonissantos7926]

Yup and starks was one of my fav player as a die hard knick fan. That nets team with Kenny Dc Chris morris and the t
late would of been the first great eupropean drazen petrovevich would of made alot of noise in the west. Nba use to be strong in the East back then.

[@THEBIGSHAHEEDSHOW]

I'M FROM LEFRAK CITY, MY POPS (RIP)... USED TO HELP HIM PRACTICE ON THE COURT IN THE BACC OF SECTION 1 (WHERE KENNY AND I ARE BOTH FROM, HE FROM THE LONDON, OR PARIS BLDG... AND I FROM THE COPENHAGEN BLDG, ALL THREE IN SECTION 1 OFF 57TH AVE)! THIS IS CLICC BAIT Y'ALL! CHIBBS (KENNY) US DOING JUST FINE, WITH HIS FOUNDATION, AND HIS SPONSORSHIP, AND MENTORING PROGRAMS!!! THROW THE WHOLE TAG LINE AWAY!!!!

[@joeszulborski1013]

tragedy would be malik sealy, not kenny anderson who had a way above average nba career and is a nyc legend.

[@johnkelly1818]

Great player

[@theothervondutches5378]

Should of seen what he did in Lefrak City where I grew up from 1991 to 2015.. Reebok sponsored tournaments, new courts , plexiglass back boards, jerseys . Shorts.. everything was lit.. mind u Kenny Smith also is from Lefrak City Queens... Oh and most recent 2019 NBA DUNK CONTEST WINNER HAMIDOU DIALLO..K.A. a legend regardless half tall wouldnt understand

[@MisterTurner-ex1fv]

Yeah. I forgot all about him playing in the 90s 🤔 Most of his career was so quiet.

[@dwayneturner9395]

A college All-American, 14 seasons in the NBA. What a fkn tragedy.....(tf?)

[@johnabney3530]

That is an absolutely horrible title. This story is anything but tragic, it has the best ending. Get with the program!

[@jkilla3651]

This guy always makes the titles of his videos like it’s gonna be some great insight. Really it’s just the same videos over and over. Born on such and such, the basic timeline story.

[@holylambmedia]

Watch or dont watch

[@THEronleon1]

Maan a lot of kids grow up in the same situation. Raised by a single mom or dad, poor, around drugs, abuse, and in the hood, are very common tales. I grew up with all that, plus molestation, and while not being an NBA players, I made some good life choices

[@haledragon1]

God bless Kenny, keep pushing brother!

[@nolanrimson6656]

What’s tragic about a man living his dream wtf...

[@jwd215]

It's click bait, I fell for it too

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

went bankrupt 1 year after playing after making 100 million +

[@jwd215]

@@LITMOVIESCENES going bankrupt isn't tragic

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

@@jwd215 when your already broke it isnt..when u spent 100 million + it obv is

[@jwd215]

@@LITMOVIESCENES at any point of this documentary did Kenny mention tragically losing 63 mil?

[@herbertstory812]

One day black men will take care of their children and families 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@GrimeyCrimes]

Tragic No... HE MADE IT OUT OF LEFRAK! THAT's a STORY OF TRIUMPH!!!!! could he of been an all-time great sure but sometimes its just not in the cards, and thats ok too

[@siiicbraa]

KENNY!!! This was my dude growing up!

[@bobby33x97]

He was the Black Steve Nash, he was that good. Almost as good a ball-handler as Isaiah Thomas and a better passer/playmaker he was a prodigy! Sad what happened to him. Hope he continues his upward path!

[@theleadingbrand]

Wow. Great video, great story. Kenny Anderson is a person I'd like to meet.

[@vincentbrown1872]

I agree with posts that this was mislabeled as a tragedy. He had a 13 year NBA career and bought his mom a house. Had some years where he almost scored 20 with 10 dimes and after losing money and having way too many kids ( one can imagine women having babies to make sure they had a claim to money ), and after revealing abuse and a tough upbringing has resurrected his life. Sounded like a success to me .

[@RBiko-wf3eu]

They were my hometown NJ nets back then fyi but great video. Kenny was a beast

[@sparkinterest2559]

He Did It To Mike In Syracuse Bulls Vs Nets

[@thomasgrajales6811]

Kenny was nasty....one of the best ball handlers ever...SICK WITH IT

[@bskrilz]

Man what are you talkin about tragic story Kenny Anderson is still alive.

[@suarezxav802]

😠😞 looks like a great dad his children with big smiles 🙂

[@stevelawton9849]

Could have on of the best back courts ever.... Kenny Anderson and Drazen Petrovic!!!! And mix in a little Derrick Coleman that team wasn’t to bad!!! That dude needed Chuck Daley

[@bobby33x97]

I remember Kenny playng for Jack Curran outta Archbishop Malloy; one of the top 3 players ever to come out of NYC, along w/ Jabbar & Chris Mullins.

[@bobby33x97]

@LVKY One guy I missed was "Black Jack" Ryan one of the greatest shooters I ever saw!

[@supercatforever]

Man he made it to the nba. There is no tragic. I can tell you real stories about the average working man.