Deron Williams
Basketball player, 2-time All-Star
Born
June 26th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player played for the Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, and Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Achieved great success as a point guard, displaying exceptional skills in passing and shooting. Selected as an NBA All-Star twice, recognized for outstanding performance during the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 seasons. Also contributed to Team USA, winning gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Retired from professional basketball after a notable career both in college and the NBA.
Played for the Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets
Won gold medals with Team USA in 2008 and 2012
Selected as NBA All-Star in 2007 and 2008
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