Julian Wright
Basketball player for New Orleans Hornets
Born
May 20th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional basketball player participated in the NBA and played primarily as a forward. Drafted in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets. Played college basketball at the University of Kansas, contributing to the team's success in the NCAA Tournament. Helped the Jayhawks secure the national championship title in 2008. Overall career included stints with several teams in the NBA and overseas.
Drafted 35th overall by New Orleans Hornets in 2007
Won NCAA Championship with Kansas in 2008
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