Mario Kasun
Croatian basketball player - NBA career
Born
April 5th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Croatia
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Born in Croatia, a professional basketball player began playing in the Croatian League before joining the NBA. Drafted in 2002, played for the Orlando Magic and the Chicago Bulls. Returned to Europe to compete in various leagues, including the Turkish Basketball League and the Spanish Liga ACB. Represented Croatia in international competitions.
Played for the Orlando Magic in the NBA
Contributed to Croatian national team's efforts in international tournaments
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