Justin Anderson

Basketball player with the Dallas Mavericks

Justin Anderson - Athletes & Sports Figures born November 19th, 1993
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Played college basketball at the University of Virginia, leading the team to an NCAA Championship title appearance in 2016. Entered the NBA and was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft. Had a professional career that included stints with multiple teams, providing valuable contributions as a shooting guard.

Played for the Dallas Mavericks

Selected in the 2015 NBA Draft

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