Jarrett Allen
NBA basketball player, All-Star
Born
April 21st, 1998
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player from America, played as a center in the NBA. Drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017 as the 22nd overall pick. Achieved notable excellence while with the Cleveland Cavaliers, earning an All-Star selection in 2022. Contributed significantly to teams' defensive strategies and rebound statistics throughout his career. Played college basketball at the University of Texas before transitioning to the NBA.
Selected as an NBA All-Star in 2022
Played for the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers
Averaged over 10 rebounds per game in multiple seasons
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