Dante Cunningham is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for nine seasons. He was born on April 22, 1987, in Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended Villanova University, where he played college basketball for four years.
Cunningham was selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. He played for the Blazers for two seasons before being traded to the Charlotte Bobcats in 2011. He played for the Bobcats for one season before being traded again, this time to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Cunningham played for the Grizzlies for one season before signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2012. He played for the Timberwolves for two seasons before being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2014. He played for the Pelicans for one season before returning to the Timberwolves in 2015.
Cunningham played for the Timberwolves for two more seasons before signing with the San Antonio Spurs in 2017. He played for the Spurs for one season before signing with the Brooklyn Nets in 2018. He played for the Nets for one season before becoming a free agent in 2019.
Throughout his career, Cunningham was known for his versatility and his ability to play multiple positions. He was primarily a power forward but could also play small forward and center. He was also known for his defense and his ability to rebound the ball.
Cunningham's best season came in 2013-14 when he played for the Timberwolves. He started 71 games that season and averaged 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. He also shot 51.6% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range.
Cunningham retired from professional basketball in 2019. He finished his career with averages of 6.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. He played in a total of 619 games and started 191 of them. He also played in 25 playoff games, averaging 3.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
Off the court, Cunningham was known for his philanthropy and his involvement in the community. He was a regular volunteer at local schools and charities and was known for his dedication to helping others. He was also a devout Christian and often spoke about the importance of his faith in his life and career.
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