- Source of Wealth: NBA
- Age: 50
- Birth Place: Elkhart, Indiana
- Height: 6′ 10″ (2.08 m)
- Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
- Marital Status: Married (Marvena L. Thomas)
- Full Name: Shawn T. Kemp
- Nationality: United States
- Date of Birth: November 26, 1969
- Occupation: Professional Basketball Player (Retired)
- Education: Concord High School, Trinity Valley Community College, University of Kentucky
- Children: 7
In 1989, he was selected as the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 1989 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. From 1989 to 1997, he played for the Seattle SuperSonics. A three-team blockbuster deal at the end of the 1996-97 season led Kemp to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the next season. When the 1999-2000 season ended, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. In August 2008, he signed a one year deal with the Premiata Montegranaro of the Italian League.