Kyle Korver is a professional basketball player who has had a successful career in the NBA. He was born on March 17, 1981, in Lakewood, California, and attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Korver was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the second round of the 2003 NBA draft, but was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers before the start of the season.
Korver played for the 76ers for five seasons, from 2003 to 2007. During his time with the team, he established himself as one of the best three-point shooters in the league. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2004 and was a key player for the 76ers during their playoff runs in 2005 and 2006.
In 2007, Korver was traded to the Utah Jazz, where he played for three seasons. He continued to be a prolific three-point shooter and helped the Jazz reach the playoffs in each of his three seasons with the team.
After his time with the Jazz, Korver played for several other teams, including the Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Milwaukee Bucks. He was known for his ability to come off the bench and provide instant offense, particularly from beyond the arc.
Korver was a one-time NBA All-Star, earning the honor in 2015 while playing for the Hawks. He also won the NBA Sportsmanship Award in 2015 and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2015 and 2016.
Throughout his career, Korver was known for his work ethic and dedication to the game. He was a respected teammate and leader, and was often called upon to mentor younger players. He was also active in the community, using his platform to promote social justice causes and support charitable organizations.
Korver announced his retirement from the NBA in 2020, after playing for 17 seasons. He finished his career with 12,448 points, 2,450 rebounds, and 1,859 assists. He ranks fourth all-time in NBA history in three-pointers made, with 2,450, and has a career three-point shooting percentage of 42.9%.
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