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By Radiator Perlman

Updated 29 March 2023

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American basketball player, coach and executive

Kiki VanDeWeghe is ...

Alive

Born	1 August 1958 in Wiesbaden
Age	64 years, 10 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Father	Ernie Vandeweghe
Mother	Colleen Kay Hutchins
Sibling	Tauna Vandeweghe
Occupation	basketball player and basketball coach
Height	2.03m (6'8")
Weight	100kg (220.5lbs)
Country for sport	United States of America
Sport	basketball
Member of sports team	Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets and UCLA Bruins men's basketball
Relative	CoCo Vandeweghe and Mel Hutchins
Educated at	Palisades Charter High School and University of California, Los Angeles

About Kiki VanDeWeghe

Kiki VanDeWeghe: The Maverick of Basketball

Kiki VanDeWeghe was born on August 1, 1958, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to a military family. He grew up in Southern California and attended UCLA, where he played basketball and earned a degree in history. VanDeWeghe was a standout player, leading the Bruins to the NCAA championship game in 1980.

After college, VanDeWeghe was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft. He played for the Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Clippers during his 13-year career. VanDeWeghe was a four-time All-Star and averaged 19.7 points per game over his career.

After retiring as a player, VanDeWeghe became a coach and executive. He served as head coach of the Nuggets from 2001 to 2002 and was the general manager of the New Jersey Nets from 2007 to 2010. VanDeWeghe is currently the executive vice president of basketball operations for the NBA.

VanDeWeghe is known for his maverick approach to basketball. He was one of the first players to embrace the three-point shot, which is now a staple of the game. As a coach and executive, he has been a proponent of analytics and has used data to make decisions about player personnel and game strategy.

Off the court, VanDeWeghe is a philanthropist and has been involved in numerous charitable organizations. He is also an avid golfer and has participated in several celebrity golf tournaments.

VanDeWeghe's contributions to basketball have been recognized by the NBA. He was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. In 2017, he was inducted into the National Basketball Players Association Hall of Fame.

Kiki VanDeWeghe's impact on basketball is undeniable. He has been a player, coach, and executive, and has left his mark on the game in each role. His innovative approach to basketball has helped shape the modern game, and his philanthropic work has made a difference in the lives of many.