Miroslav Raduljica

Serbian basketball player and Olympian

Miroslav Raduljica - Serbian basketball player and Olympian
Born

January 5th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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Competed professionally in basketball primarily as a center. Played for several teams in various leagues, including the EuroLeague with Partizan Belgrade and the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks. Represented Serbia in international competitions, contributing to the national team's achievements. Participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, competing against top-tier national squads. Spent significant time in the Chinese Basketball Association, enhancing his international presence.

Competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics

Played in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks

Achieved success in EuroLeague with Partizan Belgrade

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