R. J. Hampton

American basketball player with NBA career

R. J. Hampton - American basketball player with NBA career
Born

February 7th, 2001
24 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 2001, this individual pursued a career in professional basketball. After a successful high school career, played one season with the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian National Basketball League. Entered the 2020 NBA Draft and was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks before being traded to the Denver Nuggets. Has played in the NBA with the Orlando Magic.

Played for the New Zealand Breakers

Drafted 24th overall in 2020 NBA Draft

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