Justin Dentmon
Basketball player and former NBA guard
Born
September 5th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Washington, where earned All-Pac-10 honors. Entered the NBA as an undrafted player and had a stint with the San Antonio Spurs during the 2010 NBA Summer League. Played for several teams in the NBA Development League, becoming a standout scorer. Achieved success overseas, playing in Japan and other international leagues, gaining recognition for scoring prowess and leadership on the court.
All-Pac-10 honors at the University of Washington
Playing for the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Summer League
Leading in scoring in various overseas leagues
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