Paul Zipser

German basketball player, Bayern Munich

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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