Jordan Farmar

American Basketball Player - NBA Champion

Jordan Farmar - American Basketball Player - NBA Champion
Born

November 30th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is recognized for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Farmar contributed to the team's success during the 2009 and 2010 seasons, achieving back-to-back NBA championships. He also played for other teams including the New Jersey Nets and the Sacramento Kings. In addition to NBA play, Farmar had a successful professional basketball career overseas, notably in Israel and Turkey.

Won NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010

Played for the New Jersey Nets and Sacramento Kings

Competed professionally in Israel and Turkey

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