Kyle Wiltjer
Basketball player and NBA champion
Born
October 20th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1992, a Canadian-American basketball player gained recognition for playing at the University of Kentucky, where he was part of the 2012 NCAA Championship team. Following college, played professionally in several leagues, including the NBA and overseas in Europe. Achievements include playing in the NBA for the Houston Rockets and contributing to the Chinese Basketball Association team Zhejiang Guangsha Lions. His skill set includes shooting and scoring, which established a successful professional career across various teams.
Won the NCAA Championship with Kentucky in 2012
Played for the Houston Rockets in the NBA
Competed in the Chinese Basketball Association
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