Julian Wright

Basketball player for New Orleans Hornets

Julian Wright - Basketball player for New Orleans Hornets
Born

May 20th, 1987
38 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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