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Pelle Larsson

Pelle Larsson is a Swedish professional basketball player currently playing for the Miami Heat in the NBA. Before his professional career, he played college basketball for both the Utah Utes and the Arizona Wildcats, showcasing his talent and developing his skills in the American collegiate system.


2 hours ago : Pelle Larsson Achieves Starter Criteria with the Heat After 41st Start.

Pelle Larsson of the Miami Heat has officially met the criteria to be considered a starter after achieving his 41st start. He is holding onto the starting role for the Heat.

February 2001: Pelle Larsson Born

In February 2001, Pelle Gustav Gösta Larsson was born in Sweden. He would later become a professional basketball player.

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2020: Moves to the United States to play for the Utah Utes

In 2020, Larsson moved to the United States to play basketball for the Utah Utes. He quickly became a starter and showed promise as a freshman.

2021: Pac-12 Sixth Man of the Year

In 2021–22, his first season at Arizona, Larsson was named the Pac-12 Sixth Man of the Year.

2022: Appears in 35 games at Arizona

In 2022-23, Larsson played in all 35 games, starting in 18 of them, and averaged 9.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

2023: Enters and Withdraws from NBA Draft, Returns to Arizona

In 2023, Larsson initially entered the NBA draft but later withdrew to return to Arizona for his senior year in 2023–24.

2023: Played in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

In 2023, Larsson represented Sweden and averaged 6.3 points in FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers.

June 2024: Drafted into the NBA

On 27 June 2024, Larsson was selected with the 44th overall pick by the Houston Rockets in the 2024 NBA draft, but he was immediately traded to the Miami Heat.

October 2024: NBA Debut

On 23 October 2024, Pelle Larsson made his NBA debut for the Miami Heat in a 116–97 loss to the Orlando Magic, scoring two points.

February 2025: Assigned to Sioux Falls Skyforce and Recalled to Miami Heat

On 2 February 2025, Larsson was assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, but he was recalled to the Miami Heat a day later on 3 February 2025.

2025: EuroBasket 2025 Performance

In 2025, Larsson played for Sweden at the EuroBasket, averaging 18.8 points and helping Sweden to advance from the group stage and reach the round of 16.