Konstantin Kasimir Sidney Klein (born 21 May 1991; formerly known as ''Konstantin Konga'') is a German former professional

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player who lastly played for

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of the German

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. Standing at he plays at the

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position. After his divorce in January 2023, he changed his surname back from ''Konga'' to ''Klein''.

Professional career

In May 2012, he signed with

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. On 10 August 2016, Konga signed a three-year deal with

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. On 28 July 2020, Konga returned to Skyliners Frankfurt. On July 22, 2021, he has signed with

of the German

National team

In 2015, Klein was selected for the

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. He didn't make the cut for the

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selection.

References

1991 births Living people German men's basketball players Medalists at the 2015 Summer Universiade Point guards Eisbären Bremerhaven players Riesen Ludwigsburg players Rockets (basketball club) players Skyliners Frankfurt players Basketball players from Berlin Telekom Baskets Bonn players Summer World University Games medalists in basketball FISU World University Games silver medalists for Germany 21st-century German sportsmen {{Germany-basketball-bio-stub