Matthew Dellavedova is an Australian professional basketball player known for his tenacity and leadership on the court. Born on September 8, 1990, in Maryborough, Victoria, he has had a distinguished career both in the NBA and the National Basketball League (NBL).
NBA Career: Dellavedova began his NBA journey with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2013. He later joined the Milwaukee Bucks and returned to the Cavaliers, contributing to their 2016 NBA Championship victory.
NBL Achievements: After his NBA tenure, Dellavedova signed with Melbourne United in 2021. In the 2024-2025 NBL season, despite Melbourne United finishing as runners-up to the Illawarra Hawks, he was awarded the Larry Sengstock Medal as the NBL Grand Final MVP. In a remarkable display of sportsmanship, Dellavedova attempted to pass the MVP award to Will Hickey of the Hawks, stating, “Davo, this really belongs to you.”
International Play: Dellavedova has been a stalwart for the Australian national team, the Boomers, participating in multiple Olympic Games and World Cups. He was instrumental in securing the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Beyond his on-court accomplishments, Dellavedova is celebrated for his leadership, resilience, and unwavering commitment to basketball.
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