Trevor Booker

Professional basketball player

Trevor Booker - Professional basketball player
Born

November 25th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional basketball player played college basketball at Clemson University. Selected 23rd overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Played for several teams during an NBA career, including the Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, and Brooklyn Nets. After the NBA, played internationally in leagues such as the Chinese Basketball Association.

Selected 23rd overall in the 2010 NBA Draft

Played for the Washington Wizards

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