Keith Bernard Askins (born December 15, 1967) is a retired American professional

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player.

Basketball career

After playing at the

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, the 6'7" Askins signed with the

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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

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and

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and winning three championships. In September 2013, he was promoted to the team's director of college and pro scouting. A career all spent with the Heat either as a player, assistant coach, or front office executive, Askins is into his 32nd season with the same franchise as of 2022. On May 7, 2022, Askins was induced to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.

Personal life

A graduate of the

with a marketing degree, Askins currently resides in

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with his wife and twin boys.
Nba.com, Jul 30, 2020

References

External links

NBA.com coach profile

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