Ronny Turiaf

French basketball player and NBA champion

Ronny Turiaf - French basketball player and NBA champion
Born

January 13th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Professional basketball player played in the NBA and internationally. Played college basketball at Gonzaga University where he became a key player. Drafted in 2005 by the Los Angeles Lakers. Won the NBA Championship with the Miami Heat in 2012. Represented France in international competitions, including the 2006 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olympics.

Won the NBA Championship with Miami Heat in 2012

Played for Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors

Represented France in the 2012 Olympics

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