Allan Houston

Basketball player and executive

Allan Houston - Basketball player and executive
Born

April 20th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, played for the New York Knicks in the NBA from 1993 to 2005. Achieved All-Star status in 1999. After retiring, transitioned into a front office role within the Knicks organization, contributing to player development and team management.

Played for the New York Knicks

Selected as an NBA All-Star in 1999

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