Tarik Black
Basketball player in the NBA
Born
November 22nd, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Kansas before entering the NBA. Played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets. Contributed as a center, known for defensive skills and rebounding. Impacted teams during playoffs, participating in critical games.
Played for Los Angeles Lakers
Played for Houston Rockets
Participated in NCAA tournament
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