Brandon Jennings
Basketball Player - NBA All-Star
Born
September 23rd, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball primarily as a point guard. Attended Oak Hill Academy and later committed to play in Europe instead of college basketball. Entered the NBA in 2009 and joined the Milwaukee Bucks. Achieved immediate success with a notable rookie season. In 2010, scored 55 points in a game against the Golden State Warriors, setting the record for the most points scored by a rookie in a game. Later played for teams including the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, and the Orlando Magic.
Scored 55 points in a game against the Golden State Warriors
Selected for the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2010
Played in the NBA playoffs with the Milwaukee Bucks
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