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Will Barton

ウィル・バートン　/　うぃる・ばーとん

American basketball player

January 6, 1991 (age 35)　・　Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Maryland
basketball player

My Take

Barton's story is the kind I root for, a Baltimore kid who clawed his way up from a tough city to the NBA. Earning Conference USA Player of the Year at Memphis in 2012 set the table, but it was his grind in Denver, evolving from bench piece to dependable starter, that defined him. Nicknamed Will the Thrill, he played with a flair that made him fun to watch, yet what I respect is the work ethic underneath the highlights. Now coaching in the G League, he is passing hard-won knowledge to the next wave. A genuine grinder's career.

Overview

William Norman Barton III (born January 6, 1991) is an American former professional basketball player who currently serves as an assistant coach for the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for Memphis Tigers, earning Conference USA Men's Basketball Player of the Year honors in 2012.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Will Barton
Name (Japanese): ウィル・バートン
Reading: うぃる・ばーとん
Born: January 6, 1991 (age 35)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Capricorn / Goat
Origin: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 196 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: basketball player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Lake Clifton Eastern High School
University: University of Memphis

3. Relationships

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

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/willthethrillb5/
Xhttps://x.com/WillTheThrillB5
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%B3

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