Oleksiy Pecherov

Ukrainian basketball player with NBA experience

Oleksiy Pecherov - Ukrainian basketball player with NBA experience
Born

December 8th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ukraine

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Played professional basketball in Ukraine and the United States. Achieved significant recognition in the Ukrainian basketball league before moving to the NBA. Played for the Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Bobcats during NBA career. Represented Ukraine in international competitions.

Played for the Washington Wizards

Played for the Charlotte Bobcats

Represented Ukraine in international competitions

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