Morris Almond
American basketball player and scorer
Born
February 2nd, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at Rice University, where a prolific scoring average earned recognition. Entered the NBA Draft in 2007 and was selected by the Utah Jazz in the second round. Contributed to various teams in the NBA and overseas, showcasing scoring abilities and versatility. Notable performance occurred in the D-League with the Bakersfield Jam, where standout scoring and offensive skills were highlighted.
Scored over 1,500 points in NBA and D-League
Achieved a scoring title in the D-League
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