Ersan İlyasova

Basketball player and EuroLeague champion

Ersan İlyasova - Athletes & Sports Figures born May 15th, 1987
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Born in Turkey, played professional basketball, primarily in the NBA and European leagues. Pioneered the stretch four position with exceptional shooting ability. Achieved success with teams such as Anadolu Efes in Turkey and the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. Contributed to Turkey's national team, competing in international tournaments including the FIBA World Cup and EuroBasket.

NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks

Winning the EuroLeague with Anadolu Efes

Representing Turkey in multiple international competitions

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