Ben Gordon

Professional basketball player, NBA champion

Ben Gordon - Professional basketball player, NBA champion
Born

April 4th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, played in the NBA primarily for the Chicago Bulls. Completed a successful collegiate career at the University of Connecticut, where helped secure the NCAA Championship in 2004. Entered the NBA in 2004, selected by the Chicago Bulls as the third overall pick. Played a crucial role in the Bulls' playoff runs, noted for scoring prowess and clutch performances. Later played for teams like the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Bobcats, contributing as a shooting guard throughout his career.

Won the NCAA Championship with Connecticut in 2004

Selected third overall in the 2004 NBA Draft

NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2005

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