Donta Smith
Basketball player, NBL champion
Born
November 27th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player with a career spanning various leagues, particularly in Australia and Venezuela. Played college basketball at the University of Georgia, showcasing skills that led to a successful professional career. Achieved significant success in the National Basketball League, contributing to championship victories and earning accolades for performance on the court.
Played for the Adelaide 36ers
Won the NBL championship in 2017
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