Alan Williams
Basketball player and team contributor
Born
January 28th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1993, this basketball player played college basketball at UC Santa Barbara. Following college, played professionally in the NBA, primarily with the Phoenix Suns. Known for a strong presence in the paint and effective rebounding skills, contributed to the team's performance during his tenure. Later, played overseas in various leagues, continuing a career in professional basketball.
Played for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA
Competed in European basketball leagues
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