Denzel Valentine

Professional basketball player and shooter

Denzel Valentine - Professional basketball player and shooter
Born

November 16th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Michigan State University, achieving All-American honors. Selected 14th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls. Played multiple seasons in the NBA, contributing as a shooting guard and small forward. Also spent time in the NBA G League, showcasing skills and leadership on the court.

Selected 14th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft

Achieved All-American honors in college basketball

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