Photo: Paul Morse / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Kevin Willis is the sort of NBA name I find more interesting the longer you look. A seven-foot power forward out of Michigan State, best known for his Atlanta Hawks years, he's most remarkable to me for endurance: he holds the record for most games played among those still outside the Hall of Fame. That stat captures something real about him, a body and a will that kept showing up season after season. I also like that he didn't define himself solely by basketball; the move into fashion design shows a curiosity beyond the court. He reads less as a superstar and more as a remarkable survivor who outlasted nearly everyone.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kevin Willis
- Name (Japanese)
- ケビン・ウィリス
- Reading
- けびん・うぃりす
- Born
- September 6, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Height
- 213 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / fashion designer
2. Background
- High school
- Pershing High School
- University
- Michigan State University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kevin Willis born?
Born September 6, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Kevin Willis from?
Kevin Willis is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Kevin Willis do?
Kevin Willis works as basketball player, fashion designer.
How tall is Kevin Willis?
Kevin Willis is 213 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.