Gheorghe Muresan
- Actor
Gheorghe, a native of the Transylvania region of Romania, has become
one of the top centers in the NBA. A dominant force in Europe, he began
his NBA career feeling a little out of place. That quickly changed when
he bumped the Bullets regular center and became the starter. He
contributed almost immediately with his large powerful arms and
towering presence. Gheorghe's height is not due to genetics, but to a
pitituary gland condition. His late mother was 5'7" and his father is
5'9". Gheorghe, once regarded as an oddity by many, went on to win the
1995-1996 NBA Most Improved Player award. He has led the NBA in
field-goal percentage in both the 95-96 season and the 96-97 season.
His presence is sorely missed by the Wizards during the 97-98 season,
as he has not played a single minute due to injury. When he returns
however, his fans and teammates will certainly be relieved to know that
"Big Gheorghe" is back patrolling the paint.
