Tom Gugliotta

Basketball player, NBA All-Star

Tom Gugliotta - Basketball player, NBA All-Star
Born

December 19th, 1969
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American professional basketball player, performed successfully in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1990s and early 2000s. Played for teams such as the Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Bullets, and the Phoenix Suns. Selected as an NBA All-Star in 1997. Excelled as a versatile forward, contributing significantly to his teams both as a scorer and playmaker. Following retirement, transitioned into coaching and worked as a basketball analyst.

Selected as an NBA All-Star in 1997

Played for the Minnesota Timberwolves

Competed with the Washington Bullets

Spent time with the Phoenix Suns

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