Tyler Zeller

Basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Tyler Zeller - Basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Born

January 17th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1990, this player pursued a career in professional basketball after playing college basketball at the University of North Carolina. Entered the NBA Draft in 2012 and was selected 17th overall by the Dallas Mavericks. His rights were traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Played for several teams during an NBA career, including the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks, contributing to each team's efforts in various seasons.

Selected 17th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft

Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Competed in over 300 NBA games

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