Jason Kapono
Basketball player, NBA champion
Born
February 4th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, played in the NBA primarily as a shooting guard and small forward. He gained recognition as a proficient shooter, particularly during his time with the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors. Kapono won two NBA championships with the Miami Heat in 2006 and later became a key contributor for the Raptors. After college basketball at UCLA, he was selected in the second round of the 2003 NBA Draft. Throughout his career, Kapono was celebrated for his three-point shooting ability and earned All-Star recognition during the 2006-2007 season. He also played for other teams including the Philadelphia 76ers and the Charlotte Bobcats.
Winning NBA championships with Miami Heat in 2006
Leading the NBA in three-point shooting percentage in 2007
Playing for the Toronto Raptors during the 2006-2007 season
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