Keith Askins

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Keith Askins
Personal information
Born (1967-12-15) December 15, 1967 (age 54)
Athens, Alabama
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High schoolAthens (Athens, Alabama)
CollegeAlabama (1986–1990)
NBA draft1990 / Undrafted
Playing career1990–1999
PositionSmall forward
Number2
Coaching career1999–2013
Career history
As player:
1990–1999Miami Heat
As coach:
1999–2013Miami Heat (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As assistant coach:
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Keith Bernard Askins (born December 15, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player.

Basketball career[]

After playing at the University of Alabama, the 6'7" Askins signed with the National Basketball Association's Miami Heat in 1990, after not being drafted. A versatile athlete who could guard multiple positions, he spent his entire career with the Heat as a reserve and defensive specialist, retiring after being waived in 1999 with career totals of 1,852 points and 1,428 rebounds.

Immediately after retiring, Askins joined the Heat's coaching staff, going on to serve as assistant for Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra and winning three championships.[1][2] In September 2013, he was promoted to the team's director of college and pro scouting.[3] A career all spent with the Heat either as a player, assistant coach, or front office executive, Askins is into his 30th season with the same franchise as of 2021.

Personal life[]

A graduate of the University of Alabama with a marketing degree, Askins currently resides in El Paso with his wife and twin boys.

References[]

  1. ^ Wait-Watchers: Curry simmers for Heat call; ESPN, January 17, 2012
  2. ^ Haslem closing in on Heat rebound record; Sports Illustrated, November 20, 2012
  3. ^ Heat announce front office promotions; NBA.com, September 28, 2013

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