Will Bynum
Professional basketball player, NBA champion
This American basketball player played as a point guard and gained recognition in the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Arizona before going undrafted in the 2005 NBA Draft. Bynum signed with the Detroit Pistons, where he played from 2008 to 2012. He contributed significantly to the team, becoming an essential part of the roster during his tenure. Bynum later played in the Israeli Basketball Premier League and returned to the NBA with the Pistons during the 2013-2014 season.
Played for the Detroit Pistons
Won an NBA championship in 2004
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