Tarik Black

Basketball player in the NBA

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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