Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Basketball player, NBA role with Pelicans

Nickeil Alexander-Walker - Athletes & Sports Figures born September 2nd, 1998
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A professional basketball player, contributed to teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Played college basketball at Virginia Tech, where significant scoring and defensive skills were showcased. Entered the NBA Draft in 2019 and was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans. Continuously developed playmaking abilities contributed to team success. Later joined the Utah Jazz as part of ongoing career in the league.

Selected 17th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft

Played for the New Orleans Pelicans

Contributed to the Utah Jazz roster

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