Ben Gordon
Ben Gordon was a shooting guard in the NBA for 11 seasons and was known for his three-point shot.
Basketball Player
April 4, 1983
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Ben Gordon, a former professional basketball player from the UK, had a successful NBA career, playing for teams such as the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons. As a two-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year award recipient and a member of the 2005 NBA All-Rookie First Team, Gordon was known for his impressive three-point shooting skills. He also represented the British national basketball team in international competitions and played for Team USA in the 2013 FIBA AmeriCup.
Apart from basketball, Gordon has engaged in philanthropic activities, including founding the Ben Gordon Center for Children with Learning Disabilities in London. Holding dual citizenship in the US and the UK, he has also ventured into fashion design, launching a clothing line called BG7 in 2010. Although he has faced legal issues in recent years, Gordon’s contributions to basketball and his charitable endeavors continue to make a lasting impact.