Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Basketball player and coach, NBA All-Star
Born
December 11th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player and coach, excelled in the NBA. Played mainly as a power forward for teams including the Vancouver Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, and Sacramento Kings. Earned an NBA All-Star selection in 2002 and was recognized for scoring consistency and versatility on the court. Transitioned to coaching and management roles after retirement, contributing to player development and team strategy.
Selected as an NBA All-Star in 2002
Played for the Vancouver Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks
Achieved career averages of over 18 points per game
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