Sebastian Telfair
Basketball player and former NBA athlete
Played college basketball at the University of Louisville before declaring for the NBA Draft. Selected 13th overall in 2004 by the Portland Trail Blazers. Played for several teams during an 11-year professional career, including the Boston Celtics, New Orleans Hornets, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Gained attention for his high school career at Lincoln High School in New York City, where he was a McDonald's All-American.
Selected 13th overall in the 2004 NBA Draft
Played for the Portland Trail Blazers
Part of the 2005 NCAA championship team at Louisville
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