Nicolò Melli

Basketball player, EuroLeague Champion

Nicolò Melli - Basketball player, EuroLeague Champion
Born

January 26th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Born in Italy, a professional basketball player who played for clubs in Europe and the NBA. Melli began his career in Italy with teams such as Virtus Bologna and later moved to play in the EuroLeague. In 2019, he joined the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He is recognized for his skills as a forward and contributions to team dynamics, showcasing versatility in playing positions. Melli returned to Europe after his stint in the NBA, continuing to compete at a high level.

Winning the EuroLeague Championship with AX Armani Exchange Milan in 2021

Representing Italy in international competitions

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