Brandan Wright
Basketball player with NBA experience
Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, winning the NCAA Championship in 2005. Selected 8th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats. Played for several teams in the NBA, including the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, and the Memphis Grizzlies. Recorded a career average of 8 points and 4 rebounds per game over seven seasons in the league.
Winning 2005 NCAA Championship
Selected 8th overall in 2007 NBA Draft
Played for Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks
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South African runner and journalist
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October 5th, 1894 132 years ago
Died
February 2nd, 1948 78 years ago — 53 years old
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Byzantine Emperor of Trebizond
Born
October 5th, 1338 688 years ago
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1390 636 years ago — 52 years old
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Born
October 5th, 1923 103 years ago
Died
January 4th, 2024 2 years ago — 100 years old
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Canadian actress and screenwriter
Born
October 5th, 1924 102 years ago
Died
2007 19 years ago — 83 years old
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Comedian and member of The Three Stooges
Born
October 5th, 1902 124 years ago
Died
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American actress and Broadway performer
Born
October 5th, 1905 121 years ago
Died
February 8th, 1987 39 years ago — 81 years old
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