Brevin Knight

Basketball player and sportscaster

Brevin Knight - Basketball player and sportscaster
Born

November 8th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional basketball as a point guard for various teams in the NBA, including the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Transitioned to a career in broadcasting after retirement, providing analysis and commentary on basketball games. Contributed to the sport through work as a color commentator, sharing insights from a player’s perspective.

Played for the Charlotte Hornets

Served as a sportscaster

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