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Karim Jallow
No. 35 – FC Bayern Munich
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeagueBasketball Bundesliga
EuroCup
Personal information
Born (1997-04-13) April 13, 1997 (age 27)
Munich, Germany
NationalityGerman
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–presentBayern Munich

Karim Johannes Jallow (born April 13, 1997) is a German professional basketball player for Bayern Munich of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).

Early life

Jallow was born in Munich, Germany to a Gambian mother.[1][2] He first began playing soccer but picked up basketball at age 9, joining the FC Bayern Munich under-10 team and often playing outdoor basketball with his father.[1] Growing up, Jallow looked up to Kobe Bryant but expressed admiration for Giannis Antetokounmpo later in his career.[1]

Professional career

On July 14, 2015, Jallow signed his first professional contract with FC Bayern Munich of the Basketball Bundesliga.[3]

On July 3, 2017, Jallow extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2020.[4][5] Team manager Marko Pešić said, "Karim is one of our biggest talents; he still hasn't stopped developing."[2] On April 13, 2018, Jallow entered the 2018 NBA draft.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Late bloomer Jallow wants to help loaded Germany to podium". FIBA. July 13, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Bayern tie down home-grown Karim Jallow until 2020". Bayern Munich. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Kostic extends, three youth players go pro". Bayern Munich. July 14, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  4. ^ "Karim Jallow verlängert bis 2020" (in German). German Basketball Federation. July 4, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  5. ^ "Bayern Munich signs Karim Jallow to a contract till 2020". Sportando. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  6. ^ [1]