Christian Laettner is a former professional basketball player who had a successful career in both college and the NBA. He played for Duke University from 1988 to 1992, where he helped lead the team to two national championships and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament in 1991. Laettner was also a two-time consensus first-team All-American and won numerous other awards during his college career.
After graduating from Duke, Laettner was selected third overall in the 1992 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played for the Timberwolves for three seasons before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 1996. Laettner played for the Hawks for two seasons before being traded to the Detroit Pistons in 1998. He played for the Pistons for one season before being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 1999. Laettner played for the Mavericks for two seasons before being traded to the Washington Wizards in 2001. He played for the Wizards for one season before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2002. Laettner played for the Warriors for one season before being traded back to the Mavericks in 2003. He played for the Mavericks for one more season before retiring from the NBA in 2005.
During his NBA career, Laettner was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions. He was also known for his toughness and competitiveness on the court. Laettner was a solid scorer and rebounder, averaging 12.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game over his career. He was also a good passer, averaging 2.6 assists per game.
Despite his success in college and the NBA, Laettner's career was not without controversy. He was known for his fiery temper and was involved in several on-court altercations throughout his career. He was also criticized for his behavior off the court, including his involvement in a real estate scam that resulted in him being sued for millions of dollars.
Despite these controversies, Laettner remains one of the most successful basketball players of his era. He was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest college basketball players of all time.
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