Raymond Felton

Basketball player and NBA point guard

Raymond Felton - Basketball player and NBA point guard
Born

June 26th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, leading the team to a national championship in 2005. Selected 5th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats. Played for multiple teams including the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks over a 13-season NBA career. Established a reputation as a reliable point guard with solid playmaking skills. Participated in the 2014 NBA playoffs with the Knicks. Concluded professional career after the 2017 season.

Winning the 2005 NCAA Championship

Playing for the Charlotte Bobcats

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