Gheorghe Mureșan

Basketball player and NBA All-Star

Gheorghe Mureșan - Basketball player and NBA All-Star
Born

February 14th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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A professional basketball player, standing at 7 feet 7 inches tall. Played in the NBA for the Washington Bullets and later for the New Jersey Nets. Drafted by the Bullets in 1995, contributed significantly to the team during the late 1990s. Received the NBA's Most Improved Player Award in 1995 due to a standout season. After retiring from basketball, engaged in charitable activities and business ventures.

Selected as the NBA Most Improved Player in 1995

Played for the Washington Bullets and New Jersey Nets

Participated in the 1995 NBA All-Star Game

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