Dejan Bodiroga

Serbian basketball player and champion

Dejan Bodiroga - Serbian basketball player and champion
Born

March 2nd, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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A professional basketball player, excelled in both European and international competitions. Played for prominent clubs, including Partizan Belgrade, Real Madrid, and Panathinaikos. Contributed significantly to the Yugoslav national team, capturing multiple championships. Notably won gold medals at the 1995 FIBA European Championship and the 1996 Olympics. Renowned for exceptional skills and court vision, solidified a legacy in the sport.

Winning the EuroLeague championship with Panathinaikos

Securing gold at the 1996 Olympics with the Yugoslav national team

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