Joakim Kjellbom Explained

Joakim Kjellbom
Number:6
Position:Center
Height M:2.13[1]
Weight Lb:102
Birth Date:1979 4, mf=yes
Birth Place:Paragould, Arkansas
Nationality:Swedish
College:
Career Start:2004
Years1:2004–2006
Team1:Sundsvall Dragons
Years2:2006
Team2:Castelletto Ticino
Years3:2006–2008
Team3:Sundsvall Dragons
Years4:2008–2011
Team4:Norrköping Dolphins
Years5:2011–2012
Years6:2012–2019
Team6:Norrköping Dolphins
Highlights:

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.

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[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.

Notes and References

  1. Wickström, Mika., Taatila, Hippo. Susijengi: Pohjolan perukoilta Euroopan huipulle. Finland: Tammi, 2014.
  2. http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Joakim-Kjellbom/Summary/13627 RealGM profile
  3. News: BASKETLIGAN HERR: Joakim Kjellbom är historisk MVP [Men Basketball League: Joakim Kjellbom is historical MVP] ]. 4 April 2016 . 3 May 2016 . MyNewsDesk.com.