Nick Spires

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Nick Spires
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Spires (left) in 2022
No. 28Norrköping Dolphins
Position Power forward / center
League Basketligan
FIBA Europe Cup
Personal information
Born (1994-02-25) 25 February 1994 (age 29)
Royal Tunbridge Wells, England
NationalityBritish / Swedish
Listed height2.10 m (6 ft 11 in)
Career information
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2015–2017 Södertälje Kings
2017–2020 Obradoiro CAB
2020–2021 Real Betis
2021–2022 Spójnia Stargard
2022–present Norrköping Dolphins

Nicholas Spires (born 25 February 1994) is an England-born Swedish professional basketball player.

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In the past, he played for Spójnia Stargard of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).

He has played professionally in several countries, including Sweden and Spain. [1] On 22 July 2020 Spires signed with Real Betis. [2] On 9 December 2021 Spires signed with Spójnia Stargard. [3]

He has been a member of the Swedish national basketball team. [4]

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References

  1. Nya tvillingtornen dominerar i Kings Malin Wahlberg (aftonbladet.se), 26 October 2017. Accessed 29 January 2020. (in Swedish)
  2. "Nick Spires joins Coosur Real Betis". Sportando. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  3. "Nicholas Spires (ex Real Betis) agreed terms with Spojnia". Eurobasket. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  4. Galet sekunddrama när Sverige 23 February 2018. Accessed 29 January 2020. (in Swedish)

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