18 Facts About Dante Cunningham

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Dante Lamar Cunningham was born on April 22,1987 and is an American professional basketball player who is playing for Changwon LG Sakers of the KBL.

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Dante Cunningham played college basketball for Villanova before being selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Dante Cunningham began his prep career at St John's College High School in Washington, DC While a junior, he averaged 10 points per game and 7.4 rebounds.

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Dante Cunningham averaged 13 rebounds, 20 points, and four blocked shots per game at Potomac.

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Dante Cunningham was honored as The Washington PostMetropolitan Player of the Year.

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At Villanova Dante Cunningham played in all 33 games and was a starter in four during his freshman year.

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Dante Cunningham led the Wildcats to their first Final Four appearance since 1985.

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Dante Cunningham was drafted 33rd overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2009 NBA draft.

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Dante Cunningham played for Portland's Las Vegas Summer League team where he averaged over 18 points and 5 rebounds per game in four contests.

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On February 24,2011, Dante Cunningham was traded, along with Joel Przybilla, Sean Marks and two future first-round draft picks, to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Gerald Wallace.

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On December 20,2011, Dante Cunningham received a three-year, $7 million offer sheet from the Memphis Grizzlies.

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On July 24,2012, Dante Cunningham was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Wayne Ellington.

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On December 4,2014, Dante Cunningham signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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On February 8,2018, Dante Cunningham was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Rashad Vaughn.

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On July 20,2018, Dante Cunningham signed with the San Antonio Spurs.

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Dante Cunningham averaged 15 points and 7 rebounds per game.

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On July 7,2021, Dante Cunningham signed with the Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.

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Dante Cunningham was included on a preliminary list for Great Britain's Eurobasket 2009 qualifying matches in 2008.