Jarvis Hayes
Basketball Player, NBA Forward
Born
August 9th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional basketball player played in the NBA for teams including the Washington Wizards and the Detroit Pistons. Achieved success as a forward known for scoring and versatility on the court. Played college basketball at the University of Georgia, contributing significantly to the team’s success. Drafted 10th overall in the 2003 NBA Draft, made notable contributions during his career.
Drafted 10th overall in the 2003 NBA Draft
Played for the Washington Wizards
Played for the Detroit Pistons
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