Prolebrity: Beyond the Game

Kevin Willis is a former NBA power forward/center who last played for the Dallas Mavericks. At age 44, he was the oldest active player in the league in 2007. Willis ended his playing career after the 2007 season, returning to his clothing business, Willis & Walker. The Atlanta-based company, which specializes in custom wear for big and tall men, was founded in 1988 by Willis and former Michigan State teammate Ralph Walker.

Personal Information

	Nickname:	'Shake', 'K.Will', & 'Dizzle'
	Hobbies:	Chess, Driving, & Working with kids in the inner cities
	Birthday:	September 6, 1962 (Los Angeles, CA); Grew up in: Detroit, MI
	Favorite Athlete:	Growing up: Muhammad Ali, George Gervin, Julius Erving, & Barry Sanders; Present day: Tiger Woods, Randy Couture, & Tony Parker
	Favorite Sport to Watch:	Basketball. Go figure!
	Favorite Singer / Band:	Styles: Jazz & Old School; Artists: Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Al Green, Michael Jackson, Anita Baker
	Favorite Memory from Playing:	Winning the NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2003.

Professional Highlights

	Sport:	Basketball
	Team(s):	Dallas Mavericks (2007) Atlanta Hawks (2004 - 2005) San Antonio Spurs (2002 - 2004) Houston Rockets (2001 - 2002) Denver Nuggets (2001) Toronto Raptors (1998 - 2001) Houston Rockets (1996 - 1998) Golden State Warriors (1996) Miami Heat (1994 - 1996) Atlanta Hawks (1984 - 1994)
	Position(s):	Center / Power Forward
	Jersey Number(s):	#42 - Picked it in college. It has great meaning. In our Championship season, we won every playoff series 4-2.
	Draft Pick:	1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11
	College:	Michigan State University (Majored in Fashion & Textiles)
	High School:	Pershing High School (Detroit, MI)