Felipe Reyes

Basketball player; EuroLeague champion

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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