Kiki Vandeweghe

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kiki Vandeweghe
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 1, 1958(1958-08-01)
Age	66
Birthplace	Wiesbaden
Country	Germany
Horoscope	Leo

Kiki Vandeweghe Biography

Kiki Vandeweghe is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on August 1, 1958 in Wiesbaden, Germany. 2-time NBA All-Star small forward for 13 NBA seasons who later became a coach.

He played an instrumental role in the development of Dirk Nowitzki while working in the front office for the Dallas Mavericks.

Ernest Maurice “Kiki” VanDeWeghe III (born August 1, 1958) is an American basketball executive. He serves as the Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations of the National Basketball Association (NBA). VanDeWeghe is a retired professional basketball player and was formerly the general manager of the Denver Nuggets and the New Jersey Nets, and a head coach of the Nets.

VanDeWeghe played four seasons at UCLA, culminating in a senior season in which expectations for the Bruins were lower than in previous seasons. The team was coming off a season in which they lost three starters, David Greenwood, Roy Hamilton, and Brad Holland to the NBA as first-round draft picks. Also, the Bruins had a new coach, Larry Brown, who was coaching a collegiate team for the first time. Replacing this talent were some mainly unknown freshman, namely “Rocket” Rod Foster, Michael Holton, and Darren Daye, along with sophomore Mike Sanders. VanDeWeghe and James Wilkes were the lone seniors. The team was sluggish at the first, but gelled toward the end and finished the regular season 17-9. The Bruins, dubbed “Kiki and the Kids”, were the 48th and final team selected to participate in the 1979–80 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. With VanDeWeghe leading the way, the Bruins made it all the way to the final, upsetting #1 DePaul and Mark Aguirre on the way. In the final, the Bruins lost to the University of Louisville led by Darrell Griffith.

His father Ernie Vandeweghe played in the NBA while his mother Colleen Kay Hutchins was winner of the Miss USA pageant.

Kiki Vandeweghe Net Worth

Kiki Vandeweghe is one of the richest Basketball Player from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kiki Vandeweghe 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a star at UCLA, where he led the team to a NCAA Championship appearance in 1980.

He played on teams that made the playoffs in all but 1 of his 13 seasons in the NBA.

VanDeWeghe was born in Wiesbaden, West Germany, the son of former NBA player Ernie Vandeweghe and Colleen Kay Hutchins, the winner of the 1952 Miss America pageant. He is also the nephew of another NBA player, four-time All-Star Mel Hutchins. He has a niece, Coco Vandeweghe, who is a professional tennis player. VanDeWeghe and his wife Peggy have one son, Ernest Maurice VanDeWeghe IV, born in 2002.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Kiki Vandeweghe Dating?

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He spent 2006–07 as an NBA analyst for ESPN, appearing on the channel’s SportsCenter and NBA Shootaround programs, among others. However, on December 31, 2007, the Nets announced that VanDeWeghe would join the team as a special assistant to team president and general manager Rod Thorn. VanDeWeghe replaced Ed Stefanski, who left the Nets to join the Philadelphia 76ers earlier in the month. Stefanski replaced Billy King as the 76ers’ general manager.

Facts & Trivia

Kiki Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Kiki Vandeweghe celebrates birthday on August 1 of every year.

VanDeWeghe joined the leadership team of the NBA in 2013, and currently serves as Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Top Facts about Kiki Vandeweghe

1. Kiki VanDeWeghe is a former American professional basketball player.
2. He played in the NBA for 13 seasons from 1980 to 1993.
3. VanDeWeghe was known for his scoring ability, averaging over 20 points per game in six seasons.
4. He was selected as an NBA All-Star twice during his career.
5. VanDeWeghe played for several teams including the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers.
6. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and executive roles.
7. VanDeWeghe served as head coach of the New Jersey Nets from 2009 to 2010.
8. He later became the Vice President of Basketball Operations for the NBA league office.
9. VanDeWeghe has been involved in various rule changes and disciplinary actions within the league.
10. As an executive, he has helped shape the direction of professional basketball in America.
11. Note: Please keep in mind that these facts are based on general knowledge and may not include all specific details about Kiki VanDeWeghe’s career or achievements.

Who did Kiki VanDeWeghe play for?

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What college did Kiki VanDeWeghe go to?

University of California, Los Angeles

How old is KIKD VanDeWeghe?

64 years (August 1, 1958)

What is the Kiki curse?

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What is Kiki Vandeweghe doing now?

Ernest Maurice “Kiki” VanDeWeghe III (born August 1, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player, coach and executive who is an advisor for the National Basketball Association (NBA).