José Calderón
Spanish basketball player, point guard
Born
September 28th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional basketball player, achieved prominence in the NBA. Played for various teams including the Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, and Dallas Mavericks during a lengthy career. Contributed significantly as a point guard known for skilled passing and shooting accuracy. Represented Spain in international competitions, winning multiple medals in European Championships and World Championships.
Played for the Toronto Raptors
Led the NBA in free throw percentage in 2009
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