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Luther Wright Among Retired Players Performing at All-Star Weekend

By Tim PovtakJan 11th 2010 – 6:00PM

The rise and fall and return of Luther Wright, who has gone from a first-round NBA draft pick to homeless crack addict to basketball coach and peer counselor, will add another chapter next month at All-Star Weekend in Dallas. He will become a star again. Wright was selected to be part of the NBA Legends Band that will...

Background on Anthony Avent

Anthony Avent (born October 18, 1969 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round (15th overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft.

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