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Bruce Bowen

ブルース・ボウエン　/　ぶるーす・ぼうえん

American basketball player

June 14, 1971 (age 54)　・　Merced, California, United States

From California
Basketball player

My Take

Bruce Bowen is the patron saint of the role player who carves out a championship career through sheer effort. Undrafted out of Cal State Fullerton, he bounced around overseas and the NBA before becoming the defensive backbone of those great Spurs teams. Guarding Kobe and other elite scorers night after night while drilling corner threes is thankless, essential work. His style drew controversy for being physical, but you cannot argue with three rings and eight All-Defensive selections. Watching him close out on shooters and frustrate stars was a quiet masterclass in basketball intelligence and discipline.

Overview

Bruce Bowen is an American former professional basketball player born June 14, 1971, in Merced, California. A defensive specialist and three-and-D forward, he won three NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs (2003, 2005, 2007) and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team eight times. The Spurs retired his No. 12 jersey in recognition of his contributions.

1. Profile

Name (English): Bruce Bowen
Name (Japanese): ブルース・ボウエン
Reading: ぶるーす・ぼうえん
Born: June 14, 1971 (age 54)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Gemini / Pig
Origin: Merced, California, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 201cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: Basketball player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: California State University, Fullerton

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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