1. Tornike "Toko" Shengelia is a Georgian professional basketball player for Virtus Bologna of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A and the EuroLeague.
15 Facts About Tornike Shengelia
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Tornike Shengelia earned an All-EuroLeague First Team selection in 2018.
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From 2008 to 2010, Shengelia played for both Valencia Basket and its junior team, Valencia BC Sunny Delight.
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Tornike Shengelia was selected with the 54th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by Philadelphia 76ers.
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Tornike Shengelia was later traded to the Brooklyn Nets on draft night.
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On January 21,2014, Tornike Shengelia was traded to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Marquis Teague.
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On June 21,2014, Tornike Shengelia signed a three-year deal with Baskonia.
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When Tornike Shengelia was leaving the court after the disqualifying foul, he apologized to a child who was in the first row of the arena.
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On June 7,2017, Tornike Shengelia signed a three-year contract extension with Baskonia.
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On 26 February 2022, Tornike Shengelia terminated the contract in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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On 7 March 2022, Tornike Shengelia signed a deal with the Italian club Virtus Bologna until the end of the season.
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On 13 September, Tornike Shengelia signed a two-year deal with Virtus until June 2024.
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However, Tornike Shengelia did not play due to a shoulder injury occurred before the 2022 EuroBasket.
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Tornike Shengelia is a member of the senior Georgian national team.
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In February 2023, Tornike Shengelia was a key player on the roster of Georgia that qualified for its first-ever World Cup in 2023.