De'Andre Hunter

Basketball player with Atlanta Hawks

De'Andre Hunter - Basketball player with Atlanta Hawks
Born

December 2nd, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional basketball player competed in the NBA. Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Played college basketball at the University of Virginia, contributing to the team's victory in the 2019 NCAA Championship. Known for defensive skills and versatility on the court.

Winning the 2019 NCAA Championship with Virginia

Selected fourth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft

Contributing to the Atlanta Hawks' playoff success

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