Damion Lee

Professional basketball player, NBA Champion

Damion Lee - Professional basketball player, NBA Champion
Born

October 21st, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A basketball player born in 1992, played college basketball at Louisville. Entered the NBA after going undrafted in 2016. Signed with the Golden State Warriors and contributed to the team's 2022 NBA Championship victory. Also played for the Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns, showcasing skills as a shooting guard in various seasons of competitive play.

Won the NBA Championship with Golden State Warriors in 2022

Played for Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns

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