A murit Radu Diaconescu, fost căpitan al naționalei de baschet

Radu Diaconescu, a prominent Romanian basketball player and coach, has passed away at the age of 81. He was a key figure in Romanian basketball, winning 13 national championships and serving as captain of the national team. Diaconescu had a significant impact on the sport, both as a player and later as a coach, including a stint with the national team. He continued to contribute to basketball even after moving to Canada, where he was involved with Carleton University and CSM Bucharest. The Romanian Basketball Federation expressed condolences to his family and friends, honoring his legacy in the sport.