Garrison Mathews
Basketball player, Washington Wizards
Basketball player, Washington Wizards
Played college basketball at Lipscomb University, earning All-Conference honors. Entered the NBA in 2019, signing with the Washington Wizards. Demonstrated impressive shooting skills during games. Contributed to team performance with significant minutes on the court.
Played for the Washington Wizards
Averaged 10.0 points per game in the 2021-2022 NBA season
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