Cedi Osman

Turkish basketball player with the Cavs

Cedi Osman - Turkish basketball player with the Cavs
Born

April 8th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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Born in 1995, a professional basketball player participated in the NBA as a forward. Played for the Cleveland Cavaliers since 2017. Contributed to the team's appearance in the 2018 NBA Finals, marking a significant milestone in his career. Before entering the NBA, played in the Turkish Basketball League and gained recognition for strong performances in European competitions.

Played in the 2018 NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers

Drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2015

Competed internationally with the Turkish national team

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