J. R. Giddens
Basketball player, NBA D-League standout
Born
February 13th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional basketball player played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics and primarily in the NBA D-League. Played college basketball for the University of New Mexico before being selected in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft. Competed in various international leagues, showcasing skills on multiple platforms beyond the NBA. Known for versatility as a guard and contributions to the teams played for.
Drafted by Boston Celtics in 2008
Played for New Mexico Lobos
Competed in NBA D-League
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