Roberto Chiacig
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Roberto Chiacig (born 1 December 1974 in Cividale del Friuli, Italy) is an Italian former professional basketball player, still playing at an amateur level.
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1974-12-01) 1 December 1974 (age 49) Cividale del Friuli, Italy |
Nationality | Italian |
Listed height | 210 cm (6 ft 11 in) |
Listed weight | 118 kg (260 lb) |
Career information | |
NBA draft | 1996: undrafted |
Playing career | 1994–present |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
1994 | Benetton Treviso |
1994–1995 | →Petrarca Padova |
1995–1996 | Benetton Treviso |
1996–1997 | AEK |
1997–1999 | Fortitudo Bologna |
1999 | Reggiana |
1999–2000 | RB Montecatini |
2000–2006 | Mens Sana Siena |
2006–2007 | Valencia |
2007 | Virtus Roma |
2007–2009 | Virtus Bologna |
2009–2011 | Scafati |
2011–2012 | Reggiana |
2012 | Biella |
2013 | Costone Siena |
2013 | Fortitudo Agrigento |
2013–2014 | Scafati |
2014–2015 | Mens Sana Siena |
2015 | Virtus Cassino |
2015–2016 | Orzinuovi |
2016–2017 | Cus Jonico Taranto |
2017–2018 | Libertas Livorno |
2018–2019 | Gilbertina Soresina |
2020 | Mens Sana Siena |
2022-present | CUS Siena |
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Playing as a center, his most notable achievement was the silver medal obtained by the Italian national team, of which he was a member, at the 2004 Summer Olympics. According to many experts, Roberto Chiacig is one of Europe's best centers of all time.
Beyond playing internationally, he also has had a long club career in Italy, and abroad, winning an Italian League championship title with Montepaschi Siena.