Francisco García

Dominican basketball player, NBA veteran

Francisco García - Dominican basketball player, NBA veteran
Born

December 31st, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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A professional basketball player who excelled in the NBA, playing primarily as a shooting guard. Represented the Sacramento Kings and later played for the Houston Rockets. Achieved success at the collegiate level with the University of Louisville, contributing to the team's 2005 Final Four appearance. Also represented the Dominican Republic national team in international competitions.

Played for the Sacramento Kings from 2005 to 2013

Competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics

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