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.

Joakim Kjellbom
Personal information
Born (1979-04-22) April 22, 1979 (age 45)
Paragould, Arkansas
NationalitySwedish
Listed height2.13[1] m (7 ft 0 in)
Listed weight102 lb (46 kg)
Career information
College
Playing career2004–present
PositionCenter
Number6
Career history
2004–2006Sundsvall Dragons
2006Castelletto Ticino
2006–2008Sundsvall Dragons
2008–2011Norrköping Dolphins
2011–2012Armia
2012–2019Norrköping Dolphins
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

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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[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

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  1. ^ Wickström, Mika., Taatila, Hippo. Susijengi: Pohjolan perukoilta Euroopan huipulle. Finland: Tammi, 2014.
  2. ^ RealGM profile
  3. ^ "BASKETLIGAN HERR: Joakim Kjellbom är historisk MVP [Men Basketball League: Joakim Kjellbom is historical MVP]". MyNewsDesk.com. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.