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Michael Wright

Shelby County Commission - District 3

District 3, Tennessee

Michael Wright was an American-Turkish professional basketball player, who played under the Turkish name Ali Karadeniz. Born in 1980, Wright had an extensive international basketball career, playing in countries such as Poland, Spain, Israel, South Korea, France, Germany, and Turkey. Alongside his athletic career, Wright pursued academic achievements, earning a Bachelor's degree in English from Harding University and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Strayer University. His professional roles spanned various fields, including serving as Commissioner for District 3 in Shelby County, an Analyst at Youth Villages, and Marketing Director at Siskind Susser, P.C.- Immigration Lawyers. He also contributed as a Webmaster, Contributing Writer, and Editor at Main Street Journal. Tragically, he was murdered in 2015.