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Basketball Player

Birthday June 12, 1959

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Zaragoza, Spain

Age 65 years old

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About

Former Spanish professional basketball player famous for his time with FC Barcelona. In the year 1984, he was honored with the title of Mister Europa. It was awarded by the Italian basketball magazine Superbasket, which recognized him as the European Player of the Year. He was the last athlete to carry the Olympic torch before passing it to the archer in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. 

Before Fame

He made his club debut with CN Helios.

Trivia

He was recognized as one of the 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors in the year 2008. He is a member of the FIBA Hall of Fame. He began working as a commentator for  Canal+ Spain in 2007. He stands 6'7" and weighs roughly 200 pounds.

Family Life

His brother Herminio also played basketball professionally. 

Associated With

He and Juan Carlos Navarro both played for FC Barcelona.