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My Take
At 216 cm, Timofey Mozgov was always going to be noticed, but what interests me is how he used that frame. Winning the 2016 NBA title with the Cleveland Cavaliers made him one of the first Russians to do it, a quietly historic line in basketball's record. He was never the headline scorer; he was the anchor in the paint, the unglamorous spine of a contender. I respect players who measure their value in the spaces opponents could not reach rather than in highlight reels. A medal from his homeland confirms it. Mozgov is a reminder that championships are built on size, grit, and willingness.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Timofey Mozgov
- Name (Japanese)
- ティモフェイ・モズコフ
- Reading
- てぃもふぇい・もずこふ
- Born
- July 16, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 216 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Timofey Mozgov born?
Born July 16, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Timofey Mozgov from?
Timofey Mozgov is from Saint Petersburg, Russia.
What does Timofey Mozgov do?
Timofey Mozgov works as basketball player.
How tall is Timofey Mozgov?
Timofey Mozgov is 216 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.