Donald Sloan

Professional basketball player

Donald Sloan - Professional basketball player
Born

January 15th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Texas A&M University. Entered the NBA as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Played for multiple teams including the New Jersey Nets and the Indiana Pacers. Competed internationally in the Chinese Basketball Association after his NBA career.

Played for the New Jersey Nets

Played for the Indiana Pacers

Competed in the Chinese Basketball Association

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