Gary Harris

Basketball player with NBA success

Gary Harris - Basketball player with NBA success
Born

September 14th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Michigan State University before entering the NBA Draft. Selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round and immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets. Played multiple seasons with the Nuggets, contributing to the team's playoff runs. Known for scoring ability and strong defensive skills. Won a gold medal with the USA Basketball team at the FIBA U19 World Championship in 2013.

Played for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA

Won a gold medal at the FIBA U19 World Championship in 2013

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