Kelvin Cato
Basketball player and coach, NBA
Born
August 26th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball from 1997 to 2005. Competed in the NBA, playing primarily as a center. Played for teams including the Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, and the Orlando Magic. Transitioned into coaching roles after retirement, contributing to player development and team strategy.
Played for the Portland Trail Blazers
Played for the Toronto Raptors
Contributed to multiple teams in the NBA
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