Žan Tabak

Croatian basketball player and coach

Žan Tabak - Croatian basketball player and coach
Born

June 15th, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Croatia

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Played professional basketball in Europe and the NBA. Had a successful career with the Croatian national team, winning a bronze medal at the 1993 FIBA EuroBasket. Later transitioned into coaching, contributing to the development of future players in various European leagues.

Won a bronze medal at the 1993 FIBA EuroBasket

Played for the New Jersey Nets in the NBA

Coached multiple teams in European leagues

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