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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