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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