Danilo Barthel
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Danilo Timon Barthel, born 24 October 1991, is a German former professional basketball player who represented his country at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. A versatile forward, Barthel built a decorated career in Germany and abroad, earning individual honors and team titles before retiring due to a persistent knee injury.
Professional career
Danilo Barthel started his pro career in 2008 with USC Heidelberg, the club from his hometown. He moved to Fraport Skyliners in June 2011. During the 2013-14 season, he appeared in 34 league games for Frankfurt, putting up averages of 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists over 28.1 minutes per contest, which earned him the BBL Most Improved Player award. He helped Frankfurt claim the 2015-16 FIBA Europe Cup by beating Openjobmetis Varese in the final.
In July 2016, Barthel signed a two-year deal with Bayern Munich. He won his first BBL championship with Bayern in June 2018, topping Alba Berlin 3-2 in the finals, and was named Finals MVP after averaging 12.8 points and 4.6 rebounds on 70.8% shooting across the five games.
July 2020 saw him sign with Fenerbahce Istanbul, his first stint outside Germany. He left the Turkish team in June 2022. Barthel announced his retirement in August 2023 due to a lingering knee injury.
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