Steven Adams
Basketball player and Oklahoma City Thunder center
Born
July 20th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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Born in New Zealand, a professional basketball player specialized in playing as a center. Drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2013 NBA Draft. Played several seasons with the Thunder, earning recognition for his rebounding and screen-setting abilities. Later joined the New Orleans Pelicans in 2020. Represented New Zealand in international competitions, such as the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Drafted 12th overall by Oklahoma City Thunder in 2013
Played in the NBA playoffs multiple times with the Thunder
Represented New Zealand in the FIBA Basketball World Cup
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