Kim Yoo Taek
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Kim You Taek (born October 10, 1963 in Pochun, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea) is a former South Korean basketball player. Listed at 197cm, Kim You Taek was the big man with guard-like skills and was perfectly capable of playing inside and outside.
He is considered one of the greatest Asian centers to ever play the game, along with Carlos Loyzaga and Yao Ming.
[edit] Awards/Achievements
- Asian Championship Bronze medalist - 1983
- Asian Championship Silver medalist - 1985
- Asian Games Silver Medalist - 1986
- Asian Championship Silver medalist - 1987
- Asian Championship Silver medalist - 1989
- Asian Games Silver Medalist - 1990
- Asian Championship Bronze medalist - 1993
- Asian Games Silver Medalist - 1994
His former team was Kia Motors.
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