Kurt Thomas
Basketball player and champion
Born
October 4th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player who played for several NBA teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and San Antonio Spurs. Notably, a member of the 2000 United States Olympic basketball team that won the gold medal in Sydney. Participated in the NBA for over a decade, playing significant roles during the playoffs and accumulating multiple accolades for performance. After retiring from professional basketball, contributed to the sport through coaching and mentoring.
Winning a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics
Playing for the Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks
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