Trajan Langdon is a former professional basketball player who had a successful career both in the United States and overseas. He was born on May 13, 1976, in Palo Alto, California, and grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. Langdon attended East Anchorage High School, where he was a standout basketball player. He went on to play college basketball at Duke University, where he was a key player on the Blue Devils' 1999 NCAA championship team.
After college, Langdon was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 1999 NBA draft. He played for the Cavaliers for three seasons, but struggled to find consistent playing time. In 2002, Langdon was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, but was waived before the start of the season.
Langdon then decided to take his talents overseas, signing with Benetton Treviso in Italy. He quickly became one of the top players in the Italian league, leading Benetton to the league championship in 2003. Langdon also played for CSKA Moscow in Russia, where he won two EuroLeague championships and was named the EuroLeague Final Four MVP in 2008.
In 2008, Langdon returned to the United States, signing with the San Antonio Spurs. He played for the Spurs for one season, but was limited by injuries. Langdon then returned to Europe, playing for several more seasons in Russia and Turkey before retiring in 2011.
After retiring from playing, Langdon began a career in basketball management. He worked as a scout for the San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets before being hired as the assistant general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. In 2019, Langdon was hired as the general manager of Zenit Saint Petersburg, a professional basketball team in Russia.
Throughout his career, Langdon was known for his shooting ability and basketball IQ. He was a deadly three-point shooter, with a career three-point percentage of 42.3%. Langdon was also a smart player who could read defenses and make the right play.
Overall, Trajan Langdon had a successful basketball career both in the United States and overseas. He was a key player on championship teams and was known for his shooting ability and basketball IQ. After retiring from playing, Langdon has continued to work in basketball management, using his knowledge and experience to help build successful teams.
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