Marko Jarić
Serbian basketball player, played for the NBA
Born
October 12th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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A Serbian basketball player had a professional career spanning from 1996 to 2012. Played for various teams in the NBA, including the Los Angeles Clippers, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the New York Knicks. Achieved success in Europe before moving to the NBA, where contributed to team dynamics with scoring and playmaking abilities. Represented Serbia in international competitions, including the FIBA World Championship and EuroBasket.
Played for the Los Angeles Clippers
Played for the Minnesota Timberwolves
Competed in the FIBA World Championship
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