Drew Gooden
Basketball player and NBA forward
Born
September 24th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1981, this basketball player played college basketball at the University of Kansas and was selected as the fourth overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. Throughout an active career spanning more than a decade, he played for several NBA teams including the Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Antonio Spurs. This player contributed significantly to the Cleveland Cavaliers' run to the NBA Finals in 2007. After retiring from professional basketball, involvement in sports media and commentary became a focus.
Selected fourth overall in the 2002 NBA Draft
Played in the NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007
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