Michael Redd
Basketball player with Olympic gold medal
Born
August 24th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the NBA, primarily for the Milwaukee Bucks. Also represented the United States in international competitions, including winning a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Was a standout scorer known for his shooting ability and played in the league from 2000 to 2013. Achieved notable success before injuries impacted career longevity.
Won an Olympic gold medal in 2008
Selected for the NBA All-Star Game in 2004
Led the Milwaukee Bucks in scoring multiple seasons
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