Chuck Hayes
Basketball player, Houston Rockets
Born
June 11th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player who played in the NBA primarily as a power forward and center. Played for the Houston Rockets for several seasons and made significant contributions to the team's defense and rebounding efforts. Also had stints with other franchises, including the Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors. Throughout the career, known for strong work ethic and versatility on the court.
Played for the Houston Rockets from 2005 to 2011
Achieved NBA playoffs appearances with the Rockets
Played a total of 579 NBA regular season games
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