Ioannis Bourousis
Professional Greek basketball player
Born
November 17th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Born in 1983, a professional basketball player participated in multiple international competitions, representing Greece. Played for several clubs in the Greek Basket League, including AEK Athens and Olympiakos. Contributed to the Greek national team during significant tournaments, including the FIBA World Championship and the EuroBasket. Notable for versatility as a center and power forward, combining size with technical skills.
Competed in the 2006 FIBA World Championship
Won a gold medal at EuroBasket 2005
Played for Olympiakos during their 2012 EuroLeague victory
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