Billy Owens
Basketball player and NBA All-Star
Born
May 1st, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional basketball player, played primarily as a forward. Entered the NBA in 1991, drafted 3rd overall by the Sacramento Kings. Played for several teams including the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and the Toronto Raptors. Notable for contributing to the Kings in the early 1990s and later having significant roles with other franchises.
Drafted 3rd overall in the 1991 NBA Draft
Played for the Sacramento Kings
Represented the Golden State Warriors
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