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Francisco
Elson
Center
Birthdate
2/28/1976
College
California
Draft Info
1999: Rd 2, Pk 41 (DEN)
Birthplace
Netherlands
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Position
Center
Birthdate
2/28/1976
College
California
Draft Info
1999: Rd 2, Pk 41 (DEN)
Birthplace
Netherlands
Career History
Philadelphia 76ers
2009*-2010, 2011-2012 (2 Seasons)
Utah Jazz
2010-2011 (1 Season)
Milwaukee Bucks
2008-2009* (2 Seasons)
Seattle SuperSonics
2007*-2008 (1 Season)
San Antonio Spurs
2006-2007* (2 Seasons)
Denver Nuggets
2003-2006 (3 Seasons)
NBA News
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Stephen A.: SGA recognized the urgency of the moment
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 as Thunder even series in Game 2
As they did twice during last season's title run, the Thunder bounced back from a series-opening loss, getting 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and forcing 21 turnovers to even the series against the Spurs in Game 2.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30, Thunder top Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of West finals
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