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My Take
Alvarado is the kind of player I root for instinctively. The nickname "Grand Theft Alvarado" tells you everything: he survives in the NBA not on size but on relentless hands, anticipation, and Brooklyn grit. Coming out of Georgia Tech, he was never the consensus star, yet he carved a role through sheer defensive menace, jumping passing lanes and outworking bigger men. I find that far more compelling than effortless athleticism. He represents the unglamorous craft of basketball, the steal that flips a game, and I think that doggedness is exactly why fans love watching him work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jose Alvarado
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセ・アルバラード
- Reading
- ほせ・あるばらーど
- Born
- April 12, 1998 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Christ the King Regional High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jose Alvarado born?
Born April 12, 1998 (age 28).
Where is Jose Alvarado from?
Jose Alvarado is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Jose Alvarado do?
Jose Alvarado works as basketball player.
How tall is Jose Alvarado?
Jose Alvarado is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.