Facundo Campazzo
Argentine basketball player
Born
March 23rd, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Played professional basketball in the NBA and international leagues. Competed as part of the Argentina national basketball team, contributing to their achievements on the global stage. Gained recognition during stints with Real Madrid, securing EuroLeague titles and domestic championships. Transitioned to the NBA to play with the Denver Nuggets, demonstrating skills as a point guard.
Won EuroLeague title with Real Madrid in 2015
Played in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets
Helped Argentina win gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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