Kirk Hinrich
Basketball player for Chicago Bulls
Born
January 2nd, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the NBA, primarily for the Chicago Bulls. Played as a point guard and had a successful collegiate career at the University of Kansas, where he led the team to the NCAA Final Four in 2002 and 2003. Drafted 7th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2003 NBA Draft. Throughout his NBA career, contributed significantly to the team’s performance and was recognized for his skills as a defender and playmaker.
Led University of Kansas to NCAA Final Four
Drafted 7th overall by Chicago Bulls in 2003
Played for Chicago Bulls and other teams in the NBA
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