Naz Reid
American NBA basketball player
Born
August 26th, 1999
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1999, a basketball player developed skills at the University of LSU before entering the NBA. Signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2019, contributed as a reliable center with notable scoring ability. Played a significant role during the 2020-2021 season, showcasing offensive versatility and rebounding prowess.
Played for the Minnesota Timberwolves
Scored over 1,000 points in NBA career
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