Devontae Cacok
Basketball player with NBA experience
Born
October 8th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where notable contributions included leading the team in scoring and rebounding. Entered the NBA in 2020, signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. Contributed to the team's success during the 2020 NBA Championship season. Later joined the San Antonio Spurs, furthering professional career in the league.
NCAA All-Conference player
NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers
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