Otis Birdsong
Basketball player and radio host
Born
December 9th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball primarily for the Kansas City Kings and the New Jersey Nets in the NBA. Selected to the NBA All-Star Game twice during a successful career that spanned from 1977 to 1988. Transitioned into broadcasting after retirement, contributing as a radio host. Recognized for his scoring ability and played a significant role in the teams' successes.
Selected to the NBA All-Star Game twice
Played for the Kansas City Kings and New Jersey Nets
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