Some of the Best Basketball Players from Bulgaria

There are a lot more famous basketball players from Bulgaria than you may think. The country has produced some incredibly talented players, including a variety of centres, guards, and forwards. This is a comprehensive list of some of the best basketball players that have come out of Bulgaria.

Cedric Simmons

Born in 1986, Cedric Simmons is an American-born Bulgarian basketball player who made a name for himself by playing for San-en NeoPhoenix in Japan. He plays as a small forward and power forward and was originally picked to represent the New Orleans Hornets in the 2006 NBA draft.

Dimitar Angelov

This Bulgarian player who was born in 1979 is now a retired professional. He used to play as a power forward or a small forward. Even though he no longer plays, Angelov still sits by the court as the assistant coach for Levski Sofia in the Bulgarian League. Because of the similarities between his style of play and that of Toni Kukoc, he is often referred to as the Bulgarian Kukoc. If you ever were putting a bet on a basketball game, Angelov would always have great basketball odds in his favour due to his unique style of play.

Doneeka Lewis

This American-Bulgarian professional, born in 1982, is currently playing basketball for the Greek side Olympiacos. He is a 5" 9 guard and was drafted as the 25th overall pick of the 2004 Los Angeles Sparks.

Filip Videnov

Born in 1980, Filip Videnov is a Bulgarian retired professional basketball player who has previously played for the NBL team Beroe. Not only that, but he was a long-time member of the Bulgarian men's national team. He headed over to the United States when he was in college in order to play for...