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Basketball star Aleksandar Vezenkov becomes most valuable player in the Euroleague

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Aleksandar Vezenkov was officially named Most Valuable Player of the Euroleague men's basketball 2022/2023 season. He received the prestigious award personally from the president of the Euroleague - basketball legend Dejan Bodiroga, at a ceremony in the Lithuanian city of Kaunas. That's where the semi-finals and the finals of the tournament will be held from Friday to Sunday. The Bulgarian player became the 16th basketball player in the history of the Euroleague to win the most significant individual award.

Vezenkov is also Athlete No. 1 of Bulgaria for 2022.




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