Austin Rivers

Professional basketball player, NBA

Austin Rivers - Professional basketball player, NBA
Born

August 1st, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1992, a professional basketball player played in the NBA. Rivers played college basketball at Duke University, earning All-ACC honors. Selected 10th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets, Rivers had stints with the Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards, and Houston Rockets. Known for his scoring ability and competitiveness, he contributed significantly to his teams during the regular seasons and playoffs.

Selected 10th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft

Played for the New Orleans Hornets

Contributed to the Los Angeles Clippers

Played college basketball at Duke University

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