Michael Olowokandi
Nigerian basketball player · Nigeria · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1975 · age 51
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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Close ties
Earl Boykins Also played for Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna
Predrag Danilović Also played for Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna
Jon Barry Also played for Pacific Tigers men's basketball
David Andersen Also played for Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna
Micheal Ray Richardson Also played for Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna
Daniss Jenkins Also played for Pacific Tigers men's basketball
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Career 5
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Pacific Tigers men's basketball1995-1998
Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna
Boston Celtics
Minnesota Timberwolves
Los Angeles Clippers
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About this person
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