Tim Legler
Basketball sportscaster and player
Born
December 26th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball as a shooting guard. Competed in the NBA for teams including the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks. Gained recognition for contributions as an analyst and sportscaster, offering insights on basketball games, player performances, and strategies. Worked with major sports networks, providing commentary on ESPN and other platforms.
Played for the Philadelphia 76ers
Awarded the NBA Three-Point Contest title in 1996
Served as an NBA analyst on ESPN
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