John Henson
Basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Born
December 28th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional basketball player competed in the NBA. Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, winning a national championship in 2009. Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2012 NBA Draft. Played for teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets during his career. Known for his defensive skills and versatility on the court.
Won a national championship with North Carolina in 2009
Drafted in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks
Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers
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