Felipe Reyes
Basketball player; EuroLeague champion
Born
March 16th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional basketball player from Spain. Played as a center and power forward. Had a long career primarily with Real Madrid, winning multiple domestic and international titles. Contributed to the team's success in the EuroLeague and ACB League. Represented Spain in international competitions, earning medals in the Olympics and FIBA World Cup.
Won the EuroLeague title with Real Madrid in 2015
Secured multiple ACB league championships
Represented Spain in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
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