Troy Murphy

Basketball player with NBA achievements

Troy Murphy - Basketball player with NBA achievements
Born

May 2nd, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A basketball player competed in the NBA from 2001 to 2012. Played primarily as a power forward. Played for teams like the Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, New Jersey Nets, and the Miami Heat. Attended the University of Notre Dame, where earned All-American honors.

Selected 14th overall in the 2001 NBA Draft

Awarded NBA All-Star Weekend Three-Point Contest champion in 2008

Recorded career averages of 11.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game

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