Michael Kingma

Australian basketball player

Michael Kingma - Australian basketball player
Born

August 9th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played professional basketball primarily in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). Known for contributions to the Sydney Kings and other teams during a career that spanned over a decade. Participated in various international competitions, representing Australia at different levels.

Played for the Sydney Kings

Competed in the Australian National Basketball League

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