Nebojša Joksimović (born November 17, 1981) is a Slovenian professional

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player for Sixt Primorska of the Slovenian League.

Professional career

In August 2013, he signed a one-year deal with

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. In July 2014, he signed with another Slovenian team

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. After playing one season for Krka, in October 2015 he moved to the Croatian side

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. In July 2017, he signed with Sixt Primorska.

Slovenian national team

Joksimović played for the

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at the 2005 FIBA European Championship, Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2008 and 2013 FIBA European Championship. He also represented Slovenia at the

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where they were eliminated by

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in eighth finals.

Personal life

Joksimović has Serb ancestry, and holds

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besides his native Slovenian.

References

External links

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