Antonio Martín Espina

Antonio Martín
Personal information
Born	June 18, 1966 (age 58); Madrid, Spain
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College	Pepperdine (1986–1987)
NBA draft	1988: undrafted
Playing career	1982–1995
Position	Center
Career history
1982–1983	Estudiantes
1983–1986,; 1987–1995	Real Madrid
Career highlights and awards
	EuroLeague champion (1995); FIBA European Selection (1991); 3× FIBA Saporta Cup champion (1984, 1989, 1992); FIBA Korać Cup champion (1988); 5× Spanish League champion (1984–1986, 1993, 1994); 4× Spanish Cup winner (1985, 1986, 1989, 1993);
Representing Spain
Men's Basketball
EuroBasket
FIBA Europe U16 Championship

Antonio Martín Espina (born June 18, 1966) is a Spanish retired professional basketball player. At a height of 2.10 m (6 ft 10 in), and a weight of 104 kg (230 lbs.), he played at the center position. He is the current president of the Spanish ACB.

College career

Martín played college basketball at Pepperdine University, with the Pepperdine Waves, during the 1986–87 season.

Professional career

After playing with Estudiantes, in the 1982–83 season, Martín moved to Real Madrid. He played with Real Madrid, for twelve years, from 1983, until 1995. He was a member of the FIBA European Selection team, in 1991.

National team career

Martín was a member of the senior Spain men's national team. With Spain, he won the bronze medal at the 1991 EuroBasket, where he was also voted to the EuroBasket All-Tournament Team.

After retirement

In July 2018, Martín was named the President of the Spanish ACB.

Personal life

His brother, Fernando Martín Espina, also played with Real Madrid.^[1]

Awards and accomplishments

Clubs (Real Madrid)

5× Spanish League Champion: (1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1992–93, 1993–94)
4× Spanish Cup Winner (1984–85, 1985–86, 1988–89, 1992–93)
3× FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup (FIBA Saporta Cup) Champion: (1983–84, 1988–89, 1991–92)
EuroLeague Champion: (1994–95)
FIBA Korać Cup Champion: (1987–88)

Spanish senior national team

EuroBasket 1991: Bronze

Individual

References

^ "Olympics Site Closed | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". www.sports-reference.com. 18 April 2020. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2018.

External links

[1] "Olympics Site Closed | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". www.sports-reference.com. 18 April 2020. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2018.

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