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Kevin Burleson

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PositionPoint guard
Height / weight1.91 m / 93 kg
Born9 Apr 1979 (47 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States

Kevin Burleson is a professional basketball coach and former player from the United States of America. He used to play in the NBA G League.

As a coach, he worked for the Minnesota Timberwolves. As of 2024, he is the current head coach of the G League team, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

He is currently an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Player Profile and Personal Life

Kevin Burleson was born on April 9, 1979, in Seattle, Washington, United States of America. He stands 191 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 93 kg. Burleson played as a right-handed point guard.

Burleson comes from a family of athletes. His father, Al Burleson, played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the United States Football League (USFL). His younger brother, Nate Burleson, played in the National Football League (NFL) and is now a sports broadcaster.

High School and College Career

Burleson attended O'Dea High School in Seattle, Washington, where he helped lead the team to a state championship in his junior year.

He then played college basketball for the University of Minnesota from 1998 to 2003, redshirting his first year.

Professional Career

After going undrafted in the 2003 NBA Draft, Burleson began his professional career in Germany. He started with USC Heidelberg in 2003-2004, followed by Walter Tigers Tübingen in 2004-2005.

He then joined the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats for the 2005-2006 season. His playing career continued with stints at Fort Worth Flyers, Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyesi, Idaho Stampede, CSU Asesoft Ploieşti, and Al-Ittihad Alexandria, spanning from 2006 to 2013.

Coaching Career

After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching.

He served as an assistant coach for the Iowa Wolves from 2017 to 2018, Memphis Grizzlies from 2018 to 2019, and Minnesota Timberwolves from 2019 to 2022.

Currently, he is the head coach of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, a position he has held since 2022. His career highlights include winning the Romanian League championship in 2010 with CSU Asesoft Ploieşti.

Career Highlights

  • 2010 - Romanian League champion

Kevin Burleson FAQ

Where did Kevin Burleson play college basketball?

University of Minnesota. He played there from 1998 to 2003, redshirting his first year.

How long did Kevin Burleson play in the NBA?

One season. Burleson played 39 games for the Charlotte Bobcats during the 2005-06 season.

What is Kevin Burleson doing now?

As of 2024, Burleson is an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA.