Nick Collison

Basketball player, NBA champion

Nick Collison - Basketball player, NBA champion
Born

October 26th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a power forward and center in the NBA, primarily for the Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder. Had a collegiate career at the University of Kansas, where he achieved All-American honors. Concluded NBA career with the Thunder after a notable tenure, contributing to the team’s deep playoff runs, including an appearance in the NBA Finals in 2012.

Played 14 seasons in the NBA

Won the NBA championship in 2012

Emphasized rebounding and defense

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