Kenny Anderson Career NBA Statistics
Kenny Anderson played 14 NBA seasons from 1991 to 2005, averaging 14.1 points, 5.9 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game over 864 regular-season games. He was selected to the All-Rookie First Team in 1992 after averaging 11.9 points and 4.1 assists in his first season with the New Jersey Nets. Anderson's peak scoring season came in 1993-94, when he averaged 18.8 points per game and led the Nets in assists. He ranks among the top assist leaders in Nets franchise history, with 3,876 career assists for the team. His playoff averages include 14.6 points and 5.6 assists across 30 postseason games. Anderson's field goal percentage was 43.3% over his career, with a three-point percentage of 33.4%. He played for the Nets, Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Boston Celtics. His highest single-game assist total was 17, recorded during his time with the Kings. Anderson's usage rate peaked at 24.5% during the 1993-94 season. He was traded from the Nets to the Kings in a seven-player deal in July 1996. Anderson's advanced metrics show a career Player Efficiency Rating of 16.8 and a true shooting percentage of 51.2%. He was a two-time NBA All-Star, selected in 1994 and 1998. Anderson's defensive stats include 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks per game over his career. His per-36-minute averages were 16.2 points and 6.8 assists. He finished his career with the Denver Nuggets in a reserve role during the 2004-05 season. Anderson's box plus-minus averaged 2.1 over his career, reflecting his role as a primary playmaker. His assist-to-turnover ratio was 2.4:1, ranking above the league average for point guards during his era. He scored 12,205 career points and dished out 5,118 assists in the regular season. Anderson's usage rate and assist numbers place him in the top 25 all-time for assist rate among point guards drafted in the first round. He was a key contributor on multiple playoff teams, including the Nets in 2002 and the Trail Blazers in 2000. His per-game averages in the playoffs were 14.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.8 rebounds. Anderson's field goal attempts peaked at 18.1 per game in the 1993-94 season. He recorded double-digit assists in 128 career games. Anderson's career win shares total 48.6, with 38.2 attributed to his offensive contributions. His offensive win shares per 48 minutes were 0.142. Anderson's assist percentage was 30.1%, indicating he controlled roughly a third of his team's possessions while on the floor. He was a versatile point guard who could score off the dribble and distribute effectively. His stats are available on official NBA and Basketball Reference pages. For full career box scores and advanced metrics, visit the official NBA stats page at Kenny Anderson NBA Stats.
Kenny Anderson Contracts and Earnings
Kenny Anderson signed a six-year, $62 million contract extension with the New Jersey Nets in 1995, making him one of the highest-paid point guards of that era. His largest single-season salary was $9.5 million during the 1998-