101 Greats of European Basketball

great technique, flawless fakes, and an ability to escape
and receive the ball to shoot. The hands of players guarding
him were never an obstacle. He was one of those
players who rarely played bad games. You could always
expect a high standard from him, at the very least. That’s
why he was always among his coaches’ favorites.
Trajan Langdon
Langdon stayed in Moscow with CSKA until he announced
his retirement on June 18, 2011. He was 35
years old and left behind a great career. He said that
the first Final Four he won in Prague has a special place
in his memory:
“I had lost a Final Four at college and another with
Benetton. It was my third chance to win an important
tourney. And we did it against all odds. The second EuroLeague
was a gift for my newborn son.”
Even though Messina highlights his defense, Langdon’s
main weapon was his shot. He had a steady hand,
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