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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