Amar'e Stoudemire

Professional basketball player

Amar'e Stoudemire - Professional basketball player
Born

November 16th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional basketball player played primarily for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. Stoudemire was a six-time NBA All-Star and earned the 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year Award. Also played for the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat. Contributed significantly to team's success during his time, including leading the Suns to the Western Conference Finals in 2010.

Named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003

Selected as an All-Star six times

Led Phoenix Suns to the 2010 Western Conference Finals

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