Norris Cole
Basketball player and NBA champion
Born
October 13th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player participated in the NBA. Played for the Miami Heat, winning two championships in 2012 and 2013. Had a successful college career at Cleveland State University, where earned All-Horizon League honors. Later played for several international teams after leaving the NBA, contributing to the sport globally.
Won NBA championships with Miami Heat
All-Horizon League honors at Cleveland State
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