Kendrick Nunn
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| Position | Point guard |
| Height / weight | 1.88 m / 86 kg |
| Born | 3 Aug 1995 (30 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | Kedrick |
Kendrick Nunn is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He used to play in the National Basketball Association, most recently for the Washington Wizards. Since 2023, he has been playing for Panathinaikos in Greece. He helped lead them to the Greek League Championship in 2024.
Player Profile
Kendrick Melvin Nunn was born on August 3, 1995, in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. He stands 188 cm tall and his weight is listed at 86 kg. Nunn plays as a right-handed shooter. He plays the positions of a point guard and a shooting guard.High School and College Career
He attended the Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, receiving a basketball scholarship from Rick Majerus.
He initially attended the University of Illinois but was dismissed in 2016 due to a charge of misdemeanor battery. He later transferred to Oakland University. He played for them from 2017 to 2018. In 2018, he was named the Horizon League Player of the Year.
Professional Career
Nunn went undrafted during the 2018 NBA Draft. He later signed with the Golden State Warriors to play in the Summer League. They then added him to their G League roster for the Santa Cruz Warriors.In April 2019, he was signed by the Miami Heat, and in 2020, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
He became an unrestricted free agent on August 3, 2021. He later signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. In October of that year, he suffered a bone bruise that led to him missing several games. He suffered a setback in his rehab which led him to ultimately miss the rest of the season.
In January 2023, he was traded to the Washington Wizards from the Lakers. In October of that year, he was signed by Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague.
In 2024, it was announced that team owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos that they had re-signed Nunn. That same year, he helped lead his team to not only a Greek League Championship win but also to the EuroLeague Championship.
Career Highlights
- 2020 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2018 - Horizon League Player of the Year
Medal Record, Men's basketball, Representing the United States
- Gold - 2011 Mexico FIBA Americas U16 Championship
- Gold - 2012 FIBA World U17 Championship` Lithuania
Kendrick Nunn FAQ
Where is Kendrick Nunn from?
He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.
What college did Kendrick Nunn play for?
Illinois and Oakland. Nunn played three seasons at Illinois before transferring to Oakland for his final college season.
When did Kendrick Nunn join the NBA?
2019. After going undrafted in 2018, Nunn signed with the Miami Heat in April 2019.
