| Kari Liimo | |
| Height: | 203 cm |
| Nationality: | Finnish |
| Birth Date: | 6 March 1944 |
| Birth Place: | Lappeenranta, Finland |
| College: | BYU |
| Draft Year: | 1969 |
| Draft Round: | 7 |
| Draft Pick: | 97 |
| Draft Team: | Los Angeles Lakers |
Kari Liimo (born 6 March 1944) is a Finnish basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1]
Liimo is the first Finnish basketball player to be drafted in National Basketball Association (NBA), by Los Angeles Lakers in 1969 NBA draft, as the 7th round 12th pick.[2] However, he didn't play in the league, as it could have threatened his position in the Finland national team.