Antoine Wright
American basketball player, NBA talent
Born
February 6th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1984, played college basketball at Texas A&M University. Selected in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets. Played for multiple teams including the Toronto Raptors, and the Dallas Mavericks during an NBA career that spanned several years. Known for contributions on the court as a shooting guard/small forward and participated in various NBA seasons, showcasing skills in scoring and defense.
Drafted 15th overall by New Jersey Nets in 2005
Played for Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks
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