Joakim Kjellbom (born April 22, 1979) is an American-born Swedish former professional basketball player.[2] Kjellbom plays as center. He is one of the most successful basketball players in the history of Swedish basketball, as he has won three Swedish League MVP Awards.
| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 22, 1979 Paragould, Arkansas |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Listed height | 2.13[1] m (7 ft 0 in) |
| Listed weight | 102 lb (46 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| Playing career | 2004–present |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 6 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2006 | Sundsvall Dragons |
| 2006 | Castelletto Ticino |
| 2006–2008 | Sundsvall Dragons |
| 2008–2011 | Norrköping Dolphins |
| 2011–2012 | Armia |
| 2012–2019 | Norrköping Dolphins |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
editKjellbom won his first MVP title in 2007–08 season while playing for Sundsvall Dragons. He won the title a second time in 2009–10 season while playing for the Norrköping Dolphins. His third and last MVP award was in the 2015–16 season, when he was 37 years old[3] and playing for also for the Norrköping Dolphins. This makes him the second most decorated MVP player in Swedish basketball. Fred Drains won the title four times.
References
edit- ^ Wickström, Mika., Taatila, Hippo. Susijengi: Pohjolan perukoilta Euroopan huipulle. Finland: Tammi, 2014.
- ^ RealGM profile
- ^ "BASKETLIGAN HERR: Joakim Kjellbom är historisk MVP [Men Basketball League: Joakim Kjellbom is historical MVP]". MyNewsDesk.com. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.