Ron Lee

American basketball player

Ron Lee - American basketball player
Born

November 2nd, 1952
72 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball for the University of Oregon. Selected in the 1976 NBA Draft but did not play in the league. Played professionally in the American Basketball Association (ABA) for teams such as the New York Nets and the Indiana Pacers. Known for contributions to the sport at the collegiate level and in various professional leagues.

Played for the New York Nets

Played for the Indiana Pacers

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