Shawn T. Kemp (born November 26, 1969, in Elkhart, IN) was a professional basketball player in the United States' National Basketball Association. He attended Concord High School in Elkhart. After graduation, Kemp signed a national letter-of-intent to play basketball at the University of Kentucky; however, he was kicked off the team before the season started for allegedly pawning a teammate's jewelry. He transferred mid-season to Trinity Valley Community College in Texas, but was too late to suit up. After a semester at TVCC, 19-year-old Shawn Kemp declared himself eligible for the 1989 NBA Draft without any collegiate experience.
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Drafted by Seattle SuperSonics in 1st round (17th overall) of 1989 NBA Draft.
Traded by Seattle to Cleveland Cavaliers as part of three-team deal on September 25, 1997 (Cleveland also received Sherman Douglas from Milwaukee Bucks; Milwaukee received Terrell Brandon, Tyrone Hill and '98 1st-round pick from Cleveland; Seattle received Vin Baker from Milwaukee).
Traded by Cleveland to Portland Trail Blazers as part of three-team deal on August 30, 2000 (Cleveland received Chris Gatling, Clarence Weatherspoon, future 1st-round pick and cash from Miami Heat and Gary Grant from Portland; Miami received Brian Grant from Portland).
Waived by Portland on August 20, 2002.
Signed as free agent by Orlando Magic on September 5, 2002.
