Calvin Booth

Basketball executive and player

Calvin Booth - Basketball executive and player
Born

May 7th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American basketball player and executive played for multiple teams in the NBA, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, and Dallas Mavericks. Transitioned into front-office roles after retirement from playing. Served as an assistant general manager for the Denver Nuggets and later as the general manager for the Nuggets. Contributed to player development and team strategy during the tenure.

Played for the Philadelphia 76ers

Played for the Washington Wizards

Served as general manager for the Denver Nuggets

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