Aaron McKie
NBA basketball player and coach
Born
October 2nd, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player and coach, played primarily for the Philadelphia 76ers. Played as a shooting guard and small forward and was a key figure during the team's successful runs in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Contributed to the team's appearance in the 2001 NBA Finals. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, serving as an assistant coach for several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers.
Played for the Philadelphia 76ers
Contributed to the 2001 NBA Finals appearance
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