An Uber Eats Delivery Guy Became LeBron James’ Teammate

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Matt Ryan who was a bench player in college had a dream to play in the NBA.

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Matt completed his economics degree from Vanderbilt and began his collegiate career as a Parade All-American, there began his road to the NBA.

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The 6-foot 7 inches guy worked as a landscaper at St. Joseph’s cemetery in Yonkers, New York, after he went undrafted in 2020.

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An Uber Eats Delivery Guy Became LeBron James’ Teammate

Matt Ryan who was a bench player in college had a dream to play in the NBA.

Matt completed his economics degree from Vanderbilt and began his collegiate career as a Parade All-American, there began his road to the NBA.

The 6-foot 7 inches guy worked as a landscaper at St. Joseph’s cemetery in Yonkers, New York, after he went undrafted in 2020.

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