Naz Reid

American NBA basketball player

Naz Reid - American NBA basketball player
Born

August 26th, 1999
25 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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