Personal information | |
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Born | Dubrovnik, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia | 21 October 1956
Nationality | Croatian |
Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Listed weight | 211 lb (96 kg) |
Career information | |
Playing career | 1977–1997 |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
1977–1985 | Cibona |
1985–1986 | CD Cajamadrid |
1986–1987 | Cibona |
1987–1990 | Montecatini |
1990–1992 | Cibona |
1996–1997 | WBC Wels |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Medals |
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