Paul Zipser
German basketball player, Bayern Munich
Born
February 18th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Professional basketball player participated in the German Basketball Bundesliga. Played for FC Bayern Munich and also had a stint in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls. Represented Germany in international competitions, contributing to the national team’s performance during European Championships.
Played for FC Bayern Munich in Bundesliga
Competed for Chicago Bulls in NBA
Represented Germany in European Championships
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