Sergio Llull

Spanish Basketball Player, EuroLeague Champion

Sergio Llull - Spanish Basketball Player, EuroLeague Champion
Born

November 15th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A professional basketball player, he has played as a point guard throughout his career primarily for Real Madrid. He began his career in the Spanish Liga ACB and achieved significant success, contributing to multiple league titles and European championships. Llull has been a key player for Real Madrid, helping the team to win the EuroLeague title. Additionally, he represented Spain in international competitions, earning medals in the FIBA World Cup and the European Championship.

Winning the EuroLeague title with Real Madrid in 2015

Contributing to Spain's success in the 2016 Olympics

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