Bruno Fernando
Bruno Fernando Information:
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Full Name: Bruno Henrique da Silva Fernando
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Date of Birth: August 15, 1998
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Place of Birth: Luanda, Angola
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Nationality: Angolan, American
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Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
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Weight: 240 lb (109 kg)
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Position: Center
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Current Team: Phoenix Suns (NBA)
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Career Highlights:
- 2022 NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors
- 2019 NBA All-Rookie Second Team
- 2018 ACC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2018 Third-team All-ACC
- 2017 McDonald's All-American
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NBA Statistics (through 2022-23 season):
- Games Played: 265
- Points per Game: 7.7
- Rebounds per Game: 5.6
- Assists per Game: 1.4
- Blocks per Game: 1.0
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College Career:
- Played three seasons at the University of Maryland (2017-2020).
- Averaged 13.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game in his junior season.
- Set Maryland's single-season record for rebounds in a season (406).
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NBA Draft:
- Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 34th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.
- Traded to the Atlanta Hawks on draft night.
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NBA Career:
- Played for the Atlanta Hawks (2019-2021), Boston Celtics (2021), and Chicago Bulls (2021-2022).
- Was a member of the Golden State Warriors championship team in 2022.
- Currently plays for the Phoenix Suns.
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International Career:
- Represented Angola at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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Personal Life:
- Son of former Angolan basketball player Carlos Fernando.
- Speaks four languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.
- Is known for his versatility and athleticism.
