Grayson Allen

Basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks

Grayson Allen - Basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks
Born

October 8th, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Duke University, where won the 2015 NCAA Championship. Drafted 21st overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2018 NBA Draft. Became notable for his time with the Memphis Grizzlies, contributing to the team's postseason appearance. Later joined the Milwaukee Bucks, participating in NBA playoff games.

Won the NCAA Championship in 2015

Drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2018

Played for the Memphis Grizzlies

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