NBA All-Star's Daughter Questions League For Not Honoring Father

The NBA paid homage to some of the best point guards to ever play the game.

Over the years, a wide array of point guards has made their mark in the league. During half-time of the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, the league honored some of the greatest floor generals in the past 75 years.

Legendary playmakers from the 90s and 2000s were among those who were commemorated during the event. The list included Gary Payton, Chris Paul and Allen Iverson.

As expected, fans believe there are some notable guards who were left out. Among them was former New Jersey Nets star Kenny Anderson.

From the early to mid-90s, Anderson was a remarkable scoring point guard. He reached the pinnacle of his career during the 1993-94 NBA season in which he logged a career-best 18.8 points per game.

However, Anderson was not included in the NBA 75 team and was also snubbed during the half-time ceremony.

This has got his daughter Jazz questioning the league’s metric on the subject on social media.

“I’m not being biased, but how the All-Star Game honors the guards from all time periods….Gary Payton, Allen Iverson, etc., and not honor Kenny Anderson? Doesn’t make sense,” she tweeted.

In all fairness, Kenny was a commendable NBA player, having lasted for almost 15 years in the league.

However, Jazz’s case for his father’s legacy could be a bit difficult for various reasons.

First off, Kenny had his best seasons playing for a non-contending NBA team. He also played in an era where Isiah Thomas and John Stockton ruled the game.

Atop that, NBA fans at the time may have had bigger expectations from a point guard given Ervin “Magic” Johnson left the league due to a disease.

Kenny finished his career averaging 12.6 points, 6.1 assists, and 1.5 steals per game—a solid tally for a point guard during his time.

At present, Kenny has found joy in helping the next generation of NBA aspirants. He is currently in his fourth season as the head coach of the NAIA Fisk University basketball team in Nashville.

Despite not being put on the same footing as Payton, Stockton and Jason Kidd, the 51-year-old is totally fine with it.

“Everything is working out for me the way God planned,” he told Slam Online in October. “The young kids don’t know me too well, but their parents do.”