Jordan Bone
American basketball player at the NBA
Born
November 5th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1997, played college basketball at the University of Tennessee where contributed significantly to the team's performance. After a successful collegiate career, entered the NBA, drafted by the Detroit Pistons. Played as a point guard, showcasing skills in both scoring and playmaking. Had stints in the NBA G League, further developing basketball capabilities and gaining valuable experience.
Played for the Detroit Pistons
Contributed to the University of Tennessee's success in NCAA tournaments
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