Darren Collison
Professional basketball player, NBA All-Star
Born
August 23rd, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional basketball player in the NBA, primarily as a point guard. Played for teams including the New Orleans Hornets, Indiana Pacers, and Sacramento Kings. Collison contributed to multiple playoff runs and had notable performances throughout his career. He returned to the league after a brief retirement to continue playing, demonstrating resilience and commitment to the sport. Collison also pursued interests off the court, focusing on personal development and community engagement.
Played for New Orleans Hornets and Indiana Pacers
Executed a comeback from retirement
Participated in multiple NBA playoff series
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