Devonte' Graham

Professional Basketball Player, NBA

Devonte' Graham - Professional Basketball Player, NBA
Born

February 22nd, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, born in 1995, played college basketball at Kansas. Achieved the title of Big 12 Player of the Year in 2018. Entered the NBA in 2018, drafted by the Atlanta Hawks and traded to the Charlotte Hornets. Served as a starting point guard for the Hornets. Became known for three-point shooting and playmaking abilities.

Big 12 Player of the Year, 2018

Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks, 2018

Played for the Charlotte Hornets

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