Vernon Maxwell

Basketball player; two-time NBA champion

Vernon Maxwell - Basketball player; two-time NBA champion
Born

September 12th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played for the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Contributed to the Rockets' championship victories in 1994 and 1995. Recognized for scoring ability and defensive skills. Had a career average of 14.3 points per game over 13 seasons. His time with the Rockets included key moments in playoff performances that led to the team's success in the mid-1990s.

Two-time NBA champion with Houston Rockets

Contributed to Rockets' playoffs success

Averaged 14.3 points per game

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