Joey Graham

Basketball Player for the Oklahoma City Hornets

Joey Graham - Basketball Player for the Oklahoma City Hornets
Born

June 11th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player participated in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Graham played as a shooting guard and small forward. He was selected 16th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. During his time with the Raptors, he played in 122 games and averaged 5.2 points per game. Additionally, Graham played for teams including the Oklahoma City Hornets and the New Orleans Hornets. After his time in the NBA, he continued his professional career internationally, playing in various leagues.

Selected 16th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft

Played for the Toronto Raptors

Averaged 5.2 points per game with Toronto

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