Chandler Parsons

Basketball player and athlete

Chandler Parsons - Basketball player and athlete
Born

October 25th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Playing college basketball at Florida, achieved All-American honors. Selected in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Contributed to the Rockets with significant scoring and playmaking ability. Later played for the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies. Suffered injuries that impacted career longevity and performance. Retired from professional basketball after a brief stint post-injury.

Achieved All-American honors with Florida

Played for Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks

Selected 38th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft

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