Mirza Teletović
Bosnian basketball player, NBA participant
Born
September 18th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Born in 1985, this basketball player played for various teams in both Europe and the NBA. He began his professional career in Bosnia with a local club before moving to play in the Adriatic League. His performance caught the attention of NBA scouts, leading to a stint with the Brooklyn Nets. Later, he signed with the Phoenix Suns and made significant contributions on the court. Teletović also represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in international competitions, participating in EuroBasket tournaments and bringing visibility to Bosnian basketball.
Played for Brooklyn Nets in the NBA
Contributed to Phoenix Suns
Competed in EuroBasket for Bosnia and Herzegovina
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