Robert Swift

Basketball player, NBA team member

Robert Swift - Athletes & Sports Figures born December 3rd, 1985
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Played professional basketball primarily as a center. Swift played in the NBA for the Seattle SuperSonics and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Swift was selected in the first round of the 2004 NBA Draft, 12th overall, by the SuperSonics. Throughout his tenure in the league, Swift struggled with injuries but contributed to his teams during his playing time before moving on from the NBA.

Selected 12th overall in the 2004 NBA Draft

Played for the Seattle SuperSonics

Played for the Oklahoma City Thunder

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