Landry Shamet

Basketball player for the Phoenix Suns

Landry Shamet - Basketball player for the Phoenix Suns
Born

March 13th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual played college basketball at Wichita State University and was selected in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, where continued to enhance performance. Later, he was acquired by the Brooklyn Nets. As of the latest season, plays for the Phoenix Suns, contributing to the team's success with strong shooting skills and consistent play.

Selected 26th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft

Played for Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers

Contributed to the success of Phoenix Suns

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