Joakim Kjellbom
| No. 6 – Norrköping Dolphins | |
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| Position | Center |
| League | Basketligan |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
April 22, 1979 Paragould, Arkansas |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Listed height | 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) |
| Listed weight | 102 lb (46 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| Playing career | 2004–present |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2006 | Sundsvall Dragons |
| 2006 | Castelletto Ticino |
| 2006–2008 | Sundsvall Dragons |
| 2008–2011 | Norrköping Dolphins |
| 2011–2012 | Armia |
| 2012–present | Norrköping Dolphins |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joakim Kjellbom (born April 22, 1979) is a Swedish professional professional basketball player.[1] 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.
Professional career
Kjellbom 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[2] 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
- ↑ 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.
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