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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Jallow was born in [[Munich]], Germany |
Jallow was born in [[Munich]], Germany as the first child of a German mother and a [[The Gambia|Gambian]] father.<ref name="fiba">{{cite web|title=Late bloomer Jallow wants to help loaded Germany to podium|url=http://www.fiba.basketball/europe/u20/2017/news/ate-bloomer-jallow-wants-to-help-loaded-germany-to-podium|publisher=[[FIBA]]|accessdate=April 10, 2018|date=July 13, 2017}}</ref><ref name="extension2">{{cite web|title=Bayern tie down home-grown Karim Jallow until 2020|url=http://www.fcb-basketball.de/en/news/news/2016-17/bayern-tie-down-home-grown-karim-jallow-until-2020.php|publisher=Bayern Munich|accessdate=April 10, 2018|date=July 3, 2017}}</ref> He first began playing [[association football|soccer]] but picked up [[basketball]] at age 9, joining the [[FC Bayern Munich (basketball)|FC Bayern Munich]] under-10 team and often playing outdoor basketball with his father.<ref name=fiba/> Growing up, Jallow looked up to [[Kobe Bryant]] but expressed admiration for [[Giannis Antetokounmpo]] later in his career.<ref name=fiba/> |
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== Professional career == |
== Professional career == |
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Revision as of 17:26, 26 May 2018
| No. 35 – FC Bayern Munich | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
| League | Basketball Bundesliga EuroCup |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 13, 1997 Munich, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–present | Bayern 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 as the first child of a German mother and a Gambian father.[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
- ^ a b c "Late bloomer Jallow wants to help loaded Germany to podium". FIBA. July 13, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ a b "Bayern tie down home-grown Karim Jallow until 2020". Bayern Munich. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Kostic extends, three youth players go pro". Bayern Munich. July 14, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Karim Jallow verlängert bis 2020" (in German). German Basketball Federation. July 4, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Bayern Munich signs Karim Jallow to a contract till 2020". Sportando. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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