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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