Few NBA players have been more athletic than Seattle Supersonics forward Shawn Kemp. Nicknamed “The Reign Man” by the Seattle broadcasting crew for his “reigning” over his opponents, Kemp became known for his high-flying exploits and ferocious rim attacks. His partnership with point guard Gary Payton played a huge part in turning Seattle into one of the best teams of the 90s, culminating in an NBA Finals performance in 1996 against the 72-10 Bulls, a series in which Kemp averaged 23 and 10 on 55% shooting.
One of the most popular players during the 90s, Kemp found himself in a position to pick up his share of endorsements.