John Wallace

Basketball player and coach, NBA player

John Wallace - Basketball player and coach, NBA player
Born

February 9th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1974, a basketball player and coach. Played college basketball at Syracuse University, leading the team to an NCAA Championship game appearance in 1996. Entered the NBA in 1996, playing for the New York Knicks, where he contributed during playoff runs. Transitioned to coaching after retiring and has worked with various youth and high school basketball programs to develop young talent.

Played in the NBA for the New York Knicks

Led Syracuse to the 1996 NCAA Championship game

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