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Michael Olowokandi

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Nigerian basketball player

NigeriaBasketball PlayersBorn 1975 · age 51
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Michael Olowokandi is a Nigerian former professional basketball player. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in London, he played collegiately for the Pacific Tigers in Stockton, California. Nicknamed "the Kandi Man," Olowokandi was selected as the first overall pick of the 1998 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Photos 2

Olowokandi with the Timberwolves in 2005Olowokandi with the Timberwolves in 2005

Teams 5

Pacific Tigers men's basketball1995-1998
Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna
Boston Celtics
Minnesota Timberwolves
Los Angeles Clippers

Connected to Michael 6

Tornike ShengeliaAlso played for Virtus Pallacanestro BolognaNico MannionAlso played for Virtus Pallacanestro BolognaJon BarryAlso played for Pacific Tigers men's basketballEarl BoykinsAlso played for Virtus Pallacanestro BolognaKrešimir ĆosićAlso played for Virtus Pallacanestro BolognaDaniss JenkinsAlso played for Pacific Tigers men's basketball

About this person

Michael Olowokandi is a Nigerian former professional basketball player. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in London, he played collegiately for the Pacific Tigers in Stockton, California. Nicknamed "the Kandi Man," Olowokandi was selected as the first overall pick of the 1998 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He played professionally until 2007, when he was forced to retire due to severe hernia and knee injuries.

Country
Nigeria
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1975 · age 51
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