Lavelle Felton
American basketball player, NBA player
Born
1980
45 years ago
Died
August 13th, 2009
15 years ago — 29 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player participated in the National Basketball Association (NBA), recognized primarily for playing as a guard. Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina before entering the NBA. Played for teams such as the Seattle SuperSonics. Career in the league spanned from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, contributed to basketball internationally and in various leagues after leaving the NBA.
Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina
Played for the Seattle SuperSonics in the NBA
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