Fabricio Oberto

Professional Basketball Player, NBA Champion

Fabricio Oberto - Professional Basketball Player, NBA Champion
Born

March 21st, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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Started professional basketball career in Argentina before moving to Europe. Played in several leagues, including the Spanish ACB during the early 2000s. Joined the NBA in 2005 and played for the San Antonio Spurs. Contributed to the team's victory in the 2007 NBA Championship. Represented Argentina in international competitions, winning a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Won the 2007 NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs

Gold medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics

Bronze medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

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