Alexey Shved
Basketball player, EuroLeague champion
Born
December 16th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A professional basketball player from Russia, played guard positions and gained recognition for skills in both European leagues and the NBA. Competed in the EuroLeague primarily with CSKA Moscow and had a notable tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Represented the Russian national team in international competitions, contributing to various tournaments including the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Won the EuroLeague title with CSKA Moscow
Played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA
Represented Russia at multiple FIBA competitions
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