Vonteego Cummings
American basketball player, NBA athlete
Born
February 29th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at Kansas State University, competing in the NCAA Division I. Entered the NBA in 1998, playing as a shooting guard. Played for teams including the San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors. Concluded professional career overseas in international leagues, including stints in Europe.
Drafted by the NBA in 1998
Played for San Antonio Spurs
Competed in NCAA tournament
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