Bobby Simmons
Basketball player and NBA champion
Born
June 2nd, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball primarily as a shooting guard. Entered the NBA in 2001 and played for teams including the Chicago Bulls, Seattle SuperSonics, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Achieved significant recognition during a standout season with the Bucks in 2005, earning the NBA's Most Improved Player Award. Played collegiate basketball at DePaul University before entering the NBA Draft.
Won the NBA's Most Improved Player Award in 2005
Played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA
Participated in over 500 NBA games
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