Julian Emil-Jamaal Wright was born on May 20,1987 and is an American professional basketball player.
17 Facts About Julian Wright
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Julian Wright played college basketball for the University of Kansas.
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Julian Wright played competitive basketball at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois.
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Julian Wright was named to the All-Big 12 tournament Team and the All-Big 12 Freshman Team along with fellow Kansas freshmen Brandon Rush and Mario Chalmers.
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Julian Wright garnered national attention for a 33-point performance against the Missouri Tigers.
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Julian Wright hired an agent, making him ineligible to return to school prior to the draft.
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Julian Wright was selected as the 13th overall selection in the 2007 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets.
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Julian Wright signed with the Austin Toros of the NBA D-League in February 2012.
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In October 2012, Julian Wright signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion of Israel.
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On July 17,2016, Julian Wright signed with Turkish club Trabzonspor.
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However, in February 2019, Julian Wright left Levallois after a dispute with the team.
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Julian Wright later posted a video on Linkedin explaining the situation.
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On December 21,2021, Julian Wright signed with the Taichung Wagor Suns of the T1 League.
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One May 25,2022, Julian Wright was drafted by 3's Company as the fifth overall pick in the 2022 BIG3 draft.
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Julian Wright's hometown is Chicago Heights, Illinois and he attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School class of 2005.
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Julian Wright is a bowling hobbyist, and was described by the Kansas City Star as having bowled at the University of Kansas's Jay Bowl "at least one night a week".
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Julian Wright owns both a bowling ball and bowling shoes, the latter of which are KU's blue and crimson colors.