DeAndre Liggins

Basketball player, NBA Championship winner

DeAndre Liggins - Basketball player, NBA Championship winner
Born

March 31st, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional basketball player played primarily as a shooting guard. Played for several NBA teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls. Achieved significant success at the collegiate level with the University of Kentucky, winning the NCAA Championship in 2012. Liggins also had a career in overseas leagues and demonstrated defensive skills that attracted attention from basketball scouts.

Won the NCAA Championship with University of Kentucky in 2012

Played for Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA

Competed overseas in various basketball leagues

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