Kari Liimo
Personal information
Born (1944-03-06) 6 March 1944
Lappeenranta, Finland
NationalityFinnish
Listed height203 cm (6 ft 8 in)
Career information
CollegeBYU
NBA draft1969: 7th round, 97th overall pick
Selected by the 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.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kari Liimo Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  2. K.Liimo, basketballreference.com
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