Eric Gordon
Basketball player for Los Angeles Clippers
Born
December 25th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, this athlete played in the NBA primarily as a shooting guard. He was selected as the 7th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. Over the course of a career spanning over a decade, he played for several teams including the New Orleans Hornets and the Houston Rockets. This player gained recognition for his scoring ability and three-point shooting. He achieved the title of NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011. Additionally, he represented the United States in international competition.
Selected 7th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft
Won NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011
Played for the Houston Rockets
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