Cory Joseph

Professional Basketball Player

Cory Joseph - Professional Basketball Player
Born

August 20th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A Canadian basketball player, played primarily as a point guard across several teams in the NBA. Attended the University of Texas, where contributed significantly to the Longhorns' success during college years. Entered the NBA in 2011, signing with the San Antonio Spurs. Played key roles in various teams including the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers, contributing to their playoff runs. Notably, was part of the Toronto Raptors team that won the NBA Championship in 2019.

Won NBA Championship with Toronto Raptors in 2019

Played for San Antonio Spurs in 2011

Represented Canada in international competitions

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