Jerryd Bayless
Basketball Player; NBA Player
Born
August 20th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats and was selected 11th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. Throughout an eight-year NBA career, played for teams including the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Hornets, and Philadelphia 76ers. Known for versatility as a guard and contributions to various teams' backcourts.
Selected 11th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft
Played for the Portland Trail Blazers
Member of the New Orleans Hornets
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