Nazr Mohammed

Basketball player for the Spurs

Nazr Mohammed - Basketball player for the Spurs
Born

September 5th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted in 1998, played center in the NBA for several teams including the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, and San Antonio Spurs. Contributed to the Spurs' 2005 NBA Championship victory. Recorded career averages of 8.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game over his lengthy career. Retired in 2016 after a successful tenure in professional basketball.

Winning the 2005 NBA Championship with the Spurs

Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks

Achieving career averages of 8.8 points and 6.1 rebounds

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