Kevin McHale Bio | Wiki
Kevin McHale is a veteran American former professional basketball player, coach, and analyst. As an NBA player, he played for the Boston Celtics since his first 1980 NBA draft. He played in the power forward position in number 32. Kevin has also worked as a coach for a decade from 2005 to 2015 for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets. As of now, he serves as an on-air analyst for NBA TV and Turner Sports’ popular NBA on TNT studio show.
Kevin McHale Age
He was born on December 19, 1957, in Hibbing, Minnesota, in the United States of America. Kevin is 64 years old.
Kevin McHale Height
He is a man of tall stature. Kevin stands at a height of 6 ft 10 in ( approx 2.08 m).
Kevin McHale Family
He was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, in the United States of America to his father and mother. Kevin is the son of Paul Austin and Josephine Patricia. He holds an American nationality and is of Croatian and Irish descent.
Kevin McHale Wife
He is happily married to his beautiful wife Lynn on June 30, 1982. The duo has been together for over three decades and together they share five children Kristyn, Michael, Joseph, Alexandra, and Thomas. His daughter Alexandra died at age 23, after suffering from Lupus for 14 days.
Kevin McHale Education
Kevin earned his high school diploma from Hibbing High School. During his senior year in 1976, he was named Minnesota Mr. Basketball. He also leads the team to a runner-up finish in the AA Minnesota State Championship game. Kevin later enrolled at the University of Minnesota in 1976 and played at the Golden Gophers. In 1979 and 1980 he was named as All-Big Ten with 1704 points and 950 rebounds.
Kevin McHale Celtics
He was first drafted during the 1980 NBA draft with a third overall selection by the Boston Celtics. Kevin played for the team until retiring in 1993. During his tenure, he was a seven times NBA Star in 1984 and also from 1986 to 1991. In 1981, 1984, and 1986 he was an NBA champion. Moreover, he was in the NBA All-Defensive First Team from 1986 to 1988. Further, he appeared in the NBA All-Defensive Second Team three times.
Kebin had an ankle injury where he missed 14 regular-season games and the team limped to a 27–21 record over the last three months of the season. Additionally, his last game was in the 1992 and 1993 game season, where he struggled with a severely hampered leg and back in 71 games. Kevin announced his return while speaking at the scorer’s table with the reporters after a game.
Kevin McHale Coach
After his retirement, he worked as a tv analyst for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1994. Kevin was later promoted to Vice President of Basketball Operations in 1995. In February 2005 he worked as head coach after Timberwolves fired Saunders for the 2004 to 2005 season. Moreover, he was selected in the 2008 to 2009 game season. He moved to Houston Rockets on June 1, 2011, as head coach replacing Rick Adelman. Kevin worked as head coach for the team until 2015 when he was fired for having four consecutive losses.
Kevin McHale NBA TV
He spent two seasons working as the color analyst for Minnesota Timberwolves from 1993 to 1995. During the 2009–2010 regular season he began working for TNT and NBA TV as an on-air, floor-side analyst. Kevin worked as a guest analyst for the NBA on TNT’s coverage in the 2016 NBA playoffs. In addition, he joined Turner Sports in 2016 after signing a multi-year agreement. He also called games in the 2010 Las Vegas Summer League.
Some of Kevin’s colleagues at NBA TV include:
Stephanie Ready – Broadcaster
Colleen Dominguez – Sports Anchor and Reporter
Kristen Ledlow – On-Air Analyst
Kevin McHale Salary
His main source of income is working as an on-air analyst for NBA TV and Turner Sports. Kevin’s salary is $82,540 annually.
Kevin McHale Net Worth
He has attained decent possessions from his previous career working as a former NBA player for 13 seasons, as a coach for a decade, and now as an analyst for some time now. Kevin has an estimated net worth is $6 Million.
Is Kevin McHale Married
Kevin is happily married to his beautiful wife Lynn on June 30, 1982. The duo has been together for over three decades and together they share five children Kristyn, Michael, Joseph, Alexandra, and Thomas
Who Is Kevin McHale
Kevin is a veteran American former professional basketball player, coach, and analyst. As an NBA player, he played for the Boston Celtics since his first 1980 NBA draft. He played in the power forward position in number 32. Kevin has also worked as a coach for a decade from 2005 to 2015 for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets. As of now, he serves as an on-air analyst for NBA TV and Turner Sports’ popular NBA on TNT studio show.