Kelly Olynyk
Basketball player, NBA champion
Born
April 19th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional basketball player, played for teams in the NBA, including the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. Participated in winning the NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2020. Contributed to team dynamics with versatility and shooting ability. Represented Canada in international competitions.
Won the NBA Championship with Miami Heat in 2020
Played for Boston Celtics from 2013 to 2017
Represented Canada in international tournaments
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