Mickaël Piétrus
Basketball player and NBA champion
Born
February 7th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A professional basketball player associated with the NBA, played primarily as a shooting guard and small forward. Started professional career in France before joining the NBA. Played for teams including the Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, and Phoenix Suns. Achieved significant success with the Orlando Magic, contributing to the team's run to the NBA Finals in 2009.
Winning the NBA Championship in 2009 with the Orlando Magic
Playing in the NBA for over a decade
Representing France in international competitions
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