Patty Mills

Australian basketball player, NBA champion

Patty Mills - Australian basketball player, NBA champion
Born

August 11th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Competed in professional basketball primarily in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Played for the San Antonio Spurs, contributing to the team's championship victory in 2014. Originally from Australia, represented the national team in multiple international competitions, including the Olympics. Completed collegiate basketball at St. Mary's College in California, which led to an NBA career.

Won the NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014

Represented Australia in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Named to the All-NBA Team in 2021

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