It isn't often that pro players produce offsprings with similar talent. Often the child wants to make a way for themselves in another sport or just another genre all together. Well in the case of one highly touted basketball player, he chose to follow closely behind his fathers footsteps.
Raised in the suburban area of Canton, GA. Shawn Kemp Jr. does resemble his father in more than one way. Shawn has the size at 6'9 215lbs. and the determination to make a name for himself much like his father did coming out of high school. While the rules no longer allow for Kemp Jr. to make the jump straight to the NBA like his father, it is clear that Kemp Jr. is motivated to work hard and improve his game year round.
After watching a few videos of Kemp Jr. it is clear that he has basketball in his blood. The kid is pretty athletic for a big man, being able to get up and down the court on fast breaks, and knowing how to throw it down with authority much like his dad did on numerous occasions. I would love to see more use of his nice baby hook in the lane as well as some jump shooting from the blocks since Kemp has such a soft touch.
The biggest thing for Kemp is to face tougher competition that doesn't allow him to get to the rim so often despite him doing it so well. I think with college coaching Kemp will turn into a stud especially on the defensive end and grabbing rebounds. Also the addition of some added weight and bulk will serve him well against the pounding he will face against better competition.
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