Bruno Šundov
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Bruno Šundov is a Croatia
n professional basketball
player, currently playing for PBC Lukoil Academic
. He is a 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in) and 122 kg (270 lbs.) center
. He played for five different NBA teams.
in the 1998 NBA Draft
, aged only 18, and played sparingly for a number of teams during a seven-year spell: the Mavericks (1998–2000), Indiana Pacers
(2000–02), Boston Celtics
(2002–03), Cleveland Cavaliers
(2003–04) and the New York Knicks
(January 2004 and 2004–05). He averaged 1.7 points and one rebound
per game over his NBA career.
Šundov also played with the Israeli league
club Maccabi Tel Aviv in February 2004, and with RBC Verviers-Pepinster
in the Basketball League Belgium
in May later that year.
In September 2005, after leaving the NBA, he signed with the Spanish club Etosa Alicante
, and two seasons later he joined five times-in-a-row Cyprus national championship
club Proteas EKA AEL
, being crucial in the team's success in the Eurocup campaign
, where the club finished in third place.
In February 2008, Šundov was signed by the Spanish ACB league club Grupo Begar León
, which was eventually relegated after the 2007-08 ACB season
. In September 2008, he joined ASK Riga
in the Baltic League
and, later that season moved to Adriatic League team Cibona Zagreb. He ended that season with Menorca Bàsquet in Spain, then joined Donetsk
. When the latter team went bankrupt in January 2010, Sundov signed with Kavala of the Greek League
.
In September 2010 he signed a one-month contract with Valencia BC in Spain
which was not extended.
In January 2011 Sundov signed with Bulgarian side PBC Lukoil Academic
at the 2001 FIBA Under-21 World Championship
, averaging 10.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game during the tournament.
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, currently playing for PBC Lukoil Academic
PBC Lukoil Academic
PBC Lukoil Academic are a Bulgarian professional basketball club based in the capital Sofia. They play their home games at the Universiade Hall or at the Pravets sports complex....
. He is a 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in) and 122 kg (270 lbs.) center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
. He played for five different NBA teams.
Pro career
Šundov was a second-round draft pick of the Dallas MavericksDallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
in the 1998 NBA Draft
1998 NBA Draft
The 1998 NBA Draft took place on June 24, 1998 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This draft helped turn around three struggling franchises: the Dallas Mavericks, the Sacramento Kings, and the Toronto Raptors....
, aged only 18, and played sparingly for a number of teams during a seven-year spell: the Mavericks (1998–2000), Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
(2000–02), Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
(2002–03), Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
(2003–04) and the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
(January 2004 and 2004–05). He averaged 1.7 points and one rebound
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
per game over his NBA career.
Šundov also played with the Israeli league
Ligat Winner
Ligat HaAl , or the Israeli Basketball Super League, is the top tier of league basketball competition in Israeli basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball competition. For sponsorship reasons, the league is also referred to as Ligat Loto , lit...
club Maccabi Tel Aviv in February 2004, and with RBC Verviers-Pepinster
RBC Verviers-Pepinster
Royal Basket Club Verviers-Pepinster is a Belgian professional basketball club that is located in the Verviers-Pepinster area of the Province of Liege, Belgium. The club competes in the Basketball League Belgium. The team was founded in the year 1938. The team plays home games at the 4,000 seat...
in the Basketball League Belgium
Basketball League Belgium
The Basketball League Belgium , also known as the Ligue Ethias or Ethias League, is the highest professional basketball league in Belgium.-Teams:* Antwerp Giants* Belgacom Liège Basket* Dexia Mons-Hainaut* Generali Okapi Aalstar...
in May later that year.
In September 2005, after leaving the NBA, he signed with the Spanish club Etosa Alicante
CB Lucentum Alicante
Club Baloncesto Lucentum Alicante is a professional basketball team based in Alicante, Valencian Community. Lucentum Alicante is member of the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto .-Sponsorship naming:...
, and two seasons later he joined five times-in-a-row Cyprus national championship
Cyprus Basketball Division 1
The Cypriot First Division A of the Men’s Basketball League is currently the top competition on the Cyprus Basketball calendar. It is run and governed by the Cyprus Basketball Federation...
club Proteas EKA AEL
Proteas EKA AEL
Proteas EKA AEL , is a Cypriot professional basketball club based in Limassol, Cyprus. The club competes in the Cypriot League...
, being crucial in the team's success in the Eurocup campaign
EuroCup 2007-08
The EuroCup, also called FIBA EuroCup, is the former name of an international professional basketball club competition for clubs throughout Europe that was renamed the EuroChallenge in July 2008. The 2007-2008 season, the last for the competition under the EuroCup banner, featured 38 competing...
, where the club finished in third place.
In February 2008, Šundov was signed by the Spanish ACB league club Grupo Begar León
Baloncesto León
Club Baloncesto León is a basketball team, based in León, Spain. It plays in the basketball Second division, the LEB.-Roster:-Early years :...
, which was eventually relegated after the 2007-08 ACB season
2007-2008 ACB season
The 2007–08 ACB season was the 25th season of the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto. The 612-game regular season began on Saturday, October 6, 2007, and ended on Friday, May 9, 2008...
. In September 2008, he joined ASK Riga
ASK Riga
ASK Rīga is the name of a former professional basketball club based in Riga, Latvia. "ASK" stands for "Armijas Sporta Klubs" .-History:...
in the Baltic League
Baltic Basketball League
Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup...
and, later that season moved to Adriatic League team Cibona Zagreb. He ended that season with Menorca Bàsquet in Spain, then joined Donetsk
BC Donetsk
BC Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional basketball club, that is based in Donetsk. The mascot of the team is a tiger, which also appears on their symbol, and the "Tigers" is also the nickname of the team.-History:...
. When the latter team went bankrupt in January 2010, Sundov signed with Kavala of the Greek League
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
.
In September 2010 he signed a one-month contract with Valencia BC in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
which was not extended.
In January 2011 Sundov signed with Bulgarian side PBC Lukoil Academic
PBC Lukoil Academic
PBC Lukoil Academic are a Bulgarian professional basketball club based in the capital Sofia. They play their home games at the Universiade Hall or at the Pravets sports complex....
Croatian national team
Šundov first distinguished himself at the 1998 International Junior Tournament, which was won by the Croatian national junior team. He later won the silver medalSilver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
at the 2001 FIBA Under-21 World Championship
FIBA Under-21 World Championship
The FIBA Under-21 World Championship was a men's under-21-only basketball competition organized by FIBA. It was formerly the FIBA 22 & Under World Championship before FIBA lowered the age limit to 21 years in December 1998, and had its name changed to World Championship for Young Men. The...
, averaging 10.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game during the tournament.