Eddie House
Professional basketball player, NBA champion
Born
May 14th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at Arizona State University, where achieved All-Pac-10 honors. Entered the NBA and played for several teams, including the Miami Heat, where won an NBA Championship in 2006. Known for three-point shooting skills and contributions off the bench. Played a significant role in various playoff runs and was recognized for clutch performances throughout career.
Won NBA Championship with Miami Heat in 2006
Achieved All-Pac-10 honors at Arizona State
Led NBA in three-point shooting percentage in 2005
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