Othello Hunter facts for kids
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Hunter with Bayern Munich in 2022
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| Born | May 28, 1986 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Liberian |
| High school | Richard J. Reynolds (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2008 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2008–2023 |
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| 2008–2010 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2009 | →Anaheim Arsenal |
| 2010 | Ilysiakos |
| 2010–2011 | Dinamo Sassari |
| 2011–2012 | Shandong Lions |
| 2012 | Azovmash Mariupol |
| 2012–2013 | Valladolid |
| 2013 | Jiangsu Monkey Kings |
| 2013–2014 | Montepaschi Siena |
| 2014–2016 | Olympiacos |
| 2016–2017 | Real Madrid |
| 2017–2019 | CSKA Moscow |
| 2019–2021 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 2021–2023 | Bayern Munich |
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Tegba Othello Hunter (born May 28, 1986) is a former professional basketball player from America and Liberia. He played as a center or forward, standing at 6 feet 8 inches tall. Hunter played college basketball for four seasons before starting his professional career. He is known for his strong play and winning several championships in Europe.
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Early Life and High School
Othello Hunter grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He went to Richard J. Reynolds High School in his hometown. There, he played high school basketball and showed his talent on the court.
College Basketball Journey
After high school, Hunter attended Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida. He played there for two years. Later, he joined Ohio State University and played for the Buckeyes team. During his time at Ohio State, he was very good at shooting the ball. In 2008, he decided to try for the 2008 NBA draft, but he was not chosen by any team.
Professional Career
Playing in the NBA
Even though he wasn't drafted, Othello Hunter joined the Atlanta Hawks for their summer league in 2008. He played well, scoring points and getting rebounds. Because of his good performance, the Hawks signed him to a contract. He played for the Atlanta Hawks until January 2010.
Success in Europe
After his time in the NBA, Hunter moved to Europe to continue his basketball career. In 2012, he played for a team in Ukraine called Azovmash Mariupol. Later that year, he joined a Spanish team, Blancos de Rueda Valladolid.
In 2013, Hunter signed with Montepaschi Siena, an Italian team. He helped them win the Italian Supercup that year.
In 2014, he moved to Greece and joined Olympiacos. With Olympiacos, he reached the EuroLeague Final Four in 2015. They also won the Greek League championship in both 2015 and 2016. These were his first big titles.
In 2016, Hunter signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid in Spain. He also helped them win the Spanish Basketball Cup in 2017.
Then, in 2017, he joined CSKA Moscow, a Russian club. With CSKA, Othello Hunter achieved a major victory. He helped them win the EuroLeague championship in 2019, which is one of the biggest titles in European basketball. He also won the VTB United League championship twice with CSKA.
In 2019, Hunter moved to Israel to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv. He played very well there, even scoring a career-high 20 points in a EuroLeague game against his old team, CSKA Moscow. He won the Israeli League championship with Maccabi Tel Aviv in both 2020 and 2021. He left the team in June 2021.
His last team was Bayern Munich in Germany, where he played from 2021 until 2023.
Personal Life
Othello Hunter has family roots in Liberia.
See also
In Spanish: Othello Hunter para niños
