Jerome Kersey
- January 4, 2024
- Basketball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jerome Kersey |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 26, 1962(1962-06-26) |
| Age | 62 |
| Date Of Death | 2015-02-18 |
| Birthplace | Clarksville |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Virginia |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Jerome Kersey Biography
| Name | Jerome Kersey |
| Birthday | Jun 26 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place Of Birth | Clarksville |
| Home Town | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Spouse | Teri Kersey |
| Children(s) | Kiara Kersey |
Jerome Kersey is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on June 26, 1962 in Clarksville, Virginia, United States. Small forward who is most well-known for his time as a player with the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs who won the NBA title with the Spurs in 1999. He passed away suddenly from an embolism to the lungs that was due to a blood clot, in February of 2015, at 52 years old.
He had his two NBA Finals appearances alongside Hall of Inductee He made two NBA Finals appearances alongside Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler as a member of the Trail Blazers. as an official of the Trail Blazers.
Coming from a school that was not known as a basketball powerhouse, Kersey was selected in the second round of the 1984 NBA draft (46th overall pick) by the Portland Trail Blazers. He was a regular contributor from the bench, eventually becoming a starter, and by his third year, he began to shine, even coming in second behind Michael Jordan in the Slam Dunk Contest.
The 1987–88 season, was his best statistically, as he averaged 19.2 points and 8.3 rebounds. He became a starter and was part of the nucleus of a strong Portland team, along with Clyde Drexler, Terry Porter, Buck Williams, and Kevin Duckworth that made it to the NBA Finals two out of the next three years (in 1990 and 1992). However, in subsequent years Clifford Robinson would take his place and Kersey found himself spending more time on the bench.
He was married to his longtime partner Teri in September of 2013. He had one daughter named Kiara and a granddaughter who was named Harley Rae.
Jerome Kersey Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Basketball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jerome Kersey is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jerome Kersey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at the Division II institution Longwood College, where he broke school records for blocks, blocks, points and steals.
He finished second to the rookie He came in second behind then-rookie Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. in the 1984 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Jerome Kersey (June 26, 1962 – February 18, 2015) was an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the Portland Trail Blazers (1984–1995), Golden State Warriors (1995–96), Los Angeles Lakers (1996–97), Seattle SuperSonics (1997–98), San Antonio Spurs (1998–2000), and Milwaukee Bucks (2000–01). Kersey won an NBA championship with the Spurs in 1999.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 7 in |
Jerome Kersey height 6 ft 7 in Jerome weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jerome Kersey Dating?
According to our records, Jerome Kersey married to Teri Kersey. As of December 1, 2023, Jerome Kersey’s is not dating anyone.
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Kersey attended the then Longwood College, at the time a NCAA Division II school, where he set school records for points, rebounds, steals and blocked shots while making 57% of his baskets. As a senior, his rebounding average of 14.2 led all Division II players. However, it was not until May 2006 that Kersey graduated from Longwood, having only needed two more college courses to graduate for some years.
Facts & Trivia
Jerome Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jerome Kersey celebrates birthday on June 26 of every year.
On February 18, 2015, Kersey died suddenly at the age of 52. Lake Oswego Fire Department responded to a call from Kersey’s home shortly after 5 pm, and he was taken to Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin, Oregon where he died. Just days prior to his death, Kersey underwent knee surgery. On the day of his death, he left the Trail Blazers’ Rose Quarter office because he was not feeling well. Medical examiners linked his death to a blood clot that traveled to his lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism.
Is Jerome Kersey in the Hall of Fame?
Hall of Fame: Jerome Kersey (Men’s Basketball, HOF Class of 2005)
Was Jerome Kersey an All Star?
And that’s why Jerome Kersey is the best non All-Star in Blazers history. Drafted as the No. 46 pick in 1984, Kersey would play 11 long seasons with the Blazers and average 12.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
Who did Jerome Kersey play for?
All teams
Where did Jerome Kersey go to college?
Longwood University
How did Jerome Kersey passed away?
Jerome Kersey’s tragic death shocked the Portland community Medical examiners linked his death to a blood clot traveling to his lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. The passing of Kersey hurt the Trail Blazers’ community. He spent most of his career in Portland and came back to work with the team when he retired.