Kevin McHale is a former basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association. He is a 7-time NBA All-Star and is a three-time NBA Champion. He spent his entire professional career playing for the Boston Celtics. When he retired, the Celtics also retired jersey Number 32 in his honor.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Kevin Edward McHale was born on December 19, 1957, in Hibbing, Minnesota. He stands 208 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 95 kg. He played power forward.
His parents were Josephine Patricia and Paul Austin McHale. He is of Croatian and Irish descent. He is married to Lynn McHale. They have five children together.
| Position | Power Forward |
| Height / weight | 2.08 m / 95 kg |
| Born | 19 Dec 1957 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Kevin |
| Team History | |
Boston Celtics
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1980 - 1993 |
High School and College Career
He attended Hibbing High School in his hometown and he was named the 1976 Minnesota Mr. Basketball. McHale also helped lead his team to a state championship.
After high school, he went on to play collegiate basketball for the University of Minnesota where he was named to the All-Big Ten twice.
Professional Career
He joined the NBA during the 1980 NBA Draft. In his first year with the NBA, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In the same year, he was instrumental to help the Celtics win the NBA Championship.
In 1984, he was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. He was also named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his life. Later, he would be named an All-Star 6 more times from 1986 to 1991. In 1985, he was again named the Sixth Man of the Year for the league.
Starting in 1988, McHale was hampered by injuries that eventually led to his career decline. His last season in the NBA was the 1992-93 season. During game 4 of the playoffs, he announced his retirement.
In the early and late 2000s, he served as an NBA Coach. He started his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Later, he coached the Houston Rockets.
Career Highlights
- 1981, 1984, 1986 - NBA champion
- 1984, 1986–1991 - NBA All-Star
- 1987 - All-NBA First Team
- 1986–1988 - NBA All-Defensive FirstTeam
- 1986–1988 - NBA All-Defensive SecondTeam
- 1986–1988 - NBA Sixth Man of theYear
- 1981 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
- NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
No. 32 retired by Boston Celtics
- 1980 - First-team All-Big Ten
No. 44 retired by Minnesota GoldenGophers
1976 - Minnesota Mr. Basketball
- Basketball Hall of Fame - 1999
- College Basketball Hall of Fame -2006
Team History:
As Coach:
- 2005, 2008–2009 - MinnesotaTimberwolves
- 2011–2015 - Houston Rockets
