Matt Bonner
Basketball player, San Antonio Spurs
Born
April 5th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) primarily for the San Antonio Spurs. During the career, contributed to the team’s success, including winning the NBA Championship in 2007. Before joining the NBA, played college basketball at the University of Florida, where helped the team reach the Final Four. Known for distinct shooting ability and being a reliable role player, earned the nickname 'The Red Rocket' due to his red hair and distinctive playing style.
Winning the NBA Championship in 2007 with the San Antonio Spurs
Playing college basketball at the University of Florida
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