Tibor Pleiß

Basketball player, EuroLeague champion

Tibor Pleiß - Athletes & Sports Figures born November 2nd, 1989
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Competed professionally in basketball, primarily as a center. Played for several teams in Europe including FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Helped the national team win multiple medals in international competitions. Achieved significant success in the EuroLeague.

Won the EuroLeague with FC Barcelona in 2021

Represented Germany in FIBA competitions

Played in top European leagues

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