Eduardo Nájera
Basketball player and coach
Born
July 11th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Oklahoma before entering the NBA. Played for teams including the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, and Denver Nuggets. Transitioned to coaching roles after retirement from professional play. Served as an assistant coach at multiple levels, contributing to player development and team strategy.
Played in the NBA for 10 seasons
Won a gold medal with the Mexican national team
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