Tony Battie

Basketball player and sportscaster

Tony Battie - Basketball player and sportscaster
Born

February 11th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional basketball in the NBA from 1997 to 2012. Teams included the Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, and Orlando Magic. Achieved a successful college career at Texas Tech University, where notable performances garnered attention. Transitioned to sports broadcasting post-retirement, bringing insights from his playing experience to audiences.

Played for the Denver Nuggets

Competed with the Boston Celtics

Played for the Orlando Magic

Contributed as a sportscaster

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