Kenny Johnson was a top pick in the NBA but his daughter is aiming to top the charts with her music.
MANY children of professional athletes follow in their parent’s footsteps.
Kenny Anderson has made $63 million in his NBA careerCredit: Getty
Jazz Anderson has focused on a music careerCredit: Getty
Kenny Anderson was drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the second pick in the 1991 NBA Draft. He was the youngest player in the NBA when he entered the league.
In his third season, Kenny averaged 18.8 points per game with 9.6 assists per game which earned him his first and only All-Star selection.
He was never able to sustain that All-Star level but went on to play an impressive 18 years in the NBA.
Over his career, he scored a total of 10,789 points with 5,196 assists and started in 693 games.
Anderson earned $63 million over the course of his career but filed for bankruptcy in 2005 after losing it all.
He was able to turn things around though, and since 2018 he has been the head coach of the Fisk University basketball team.
His daughter, Jazz, has recently found success in the music industry in Houston.
She recently released a project called The Experiment in 2021, which she said “experiments with her creativity and versatility as an artist.”
Jazz already had a 2020 album called Separation Anxiety, but her new album aptly experiments with different styles between songs.
Her mother, Tami Roman, was a TV personality and has helped her navigate the spotlight of being an up-and-coming artist.
She’s had many different labels put on her, so Jazz wanted to make a project that shows how diverse she can be.
“When I first started out, everybody said, ‘Oh, she’s a lyricist, she’s a conscious rapper,’” Anderson said to The Houstonia.
“Then I did a show on VH1 called ‘Signed’ and Rick Ross said ‘Man, you’re a lyricist.’ So it kind of stuck with me.
“I was very happy when he said that, but it got to the point people only saw me one way. So with The Experiment, me and my team really wanted to experiment with my versatility and diversity.”
She has released multiple singles since her 2021 project.
News
Angel Reese Is ‘Super Excited’ for Her WNBA Debut and the ‘Impact’ of Her Star-Studded Draft Class
As Angel Reese moves to Chicago and starts practicing for her new team — the Sky — she’s getting excited for her rookie year and what her…
Reese, Cardoso seen as ‘luminaries’ for Sky’s long-term future
Chicago Sky F Angel Reese and C Kamilla Cardoso are the “future of the organization” and they are “already proving that they have the necessary star power…
Angel Reese is excited that three Tigers were selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Who are they?
Expressed her joy on social media Louisiana State University (LSU) alumna Angel Reese took to X to express her joy as three Tigers were selected in the first round…
Why Does Angel Reese Wear One-Legged Tights During Games? There’s A Surprising Reason
Why Does Angel Reese Wear One-Legged Tights During Games? There’s A Surprising Reason She even matches them with her team colors. 😍 Angel Reese fans, listen up! The…
How Angel Reese became a millionaire by buying a luxury white Mercedes worth twice her first year’s salary
The 21-year-old celebrated the next step in her career with a brand new luxury car Angel ReeseInstagram / IG @angelreese10 Angel Reese is no stranger to the high…
Angel Reese shared: When I was a child, I always admired many good players in the WNBA. Now, being able to see my name on the back of the jersey is awesome. She caused ticket and jersey sales to skyrocket
The Angel Reese effect is already being felt in Chicago. Just days after the Sky selected the LSU star with the seventh pick in the draft, her…
End of content
No more pages to load