Roundup: BankAmerica Hires NBA Star as Pitchman

SEATTLE - Bank of America and its Seafirst Bank subsidiary said they will use Seattle SuperSonics basketball forward Shawn Kemp in advertising, merchandising, and promotional programs.

Mr. Kemp will also make public appearances for the banks at community events. He was named to the National Basketball Association All-Star Team in 1993, 1994 and 1995. He led the SuperSonics in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots in 1993-94.

Mr. Kemp will also participate in Seafirst's free summer basketball camps for children ages 8 to 18, the bank said.

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