20 years ago, Slava Medvedenko was celebrating his 2nd championship with the Lakers. Today, he is fighting for his native Ukraine in the Russia war

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i remember him. he was Shaq's back up. now he's Zelensky's right hand man

The Lakers champion who took up arms to defend Ukraine against Russian forces

Fifteen years since he last played in the NBA, Slava Medvedenko says 'war is time to open something different in yourself.'

theathletic.com