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Christian Laettner

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American basketball player

United StatesBasketball PlayersBorn 1969 · age 57
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Christian Donald Laettner is an American former professional basketball player. His college career for the Duke Blue Devils is widely regarded as one of the best in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) history.

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Photos 3

Laettner making a lay-up as a sophomore at Nichols SchoolLaettner making a lay-up as a sophomore at Nichols SchoolA basketball card of Laettner from the 1988-89 seasonA basketball card of Laettner from the 1988-89 season

Teams 9

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball1988-1992
Jacksonville Giants
Washington Wizards
Atlanta Hawks
Detroit Pistons
Dallas Mavericks
Miami Heat
United States men's national basketball team
Minnesota Timberwolves

Awards 1

1992John R. Wooden Award

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Jay WilliamsAlso won John R. Wooden AwardLuka GarzaAlso won John R. Wooden AwardJJ RedickAlso won John R. Wooden AwardKenyon MartinAlso won John R. Wooden AwardJameer NelsonAlso won John R. Wooden AwardRalph SampsonAlso won John R. Wooden Award

About this person

Christian Donald Laettner is an American former professional basketball player. His college career for the Duke Blue Devils is widely regarded as one of the best in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) history. He was the star player on back-to-back Duke National Championship teams of 1991 and 1992, and the NCAA player of the year in his senior year. He is famous for his game-winning shot against Kentucky in the 1992 tournament and being polarizing amongst basketball fans.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1969 · age 57
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25 languages

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