Adam Morrison

Basketball player and NCAA champion

Adam Morrison - Basketball player and NCAA champion
Born

July 19th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, gained prominence during college basketball with Gonzaga University. Led Gonzaga to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2005 and was awarded the Naismith College Player of the Year in 2006. Drafted third overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2006 NBA Draft. Played for the Bobcats and the Los Angeles Lakers, winning an NBA Championship in 2009. Also played internationally, contributing to teams in various leagues.

Naismith College Player of the Year 2006

Drafted third overall by the Charlotte Bobcats

NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009

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