Antonio Martín Espina

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Antonio Martín
Personal information
Born (1966-06-18) June 18, 1966 (age 57)
Madrid, Spain
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
CollegePepperdine (1986–1987)
NBA draft1988: undrafted
Playing career1982–1995
PositionCenter
Career history
1982–1983Estudiantes
1983–1986,
1987–1995
Real Madrid
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Spain
Men's Basketball
EuroBasket
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Italy
FIBA Europe U16 Championship
Silver medal – second place 1983 West Germany

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[edit]

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

Professional career[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Personal life[edit]

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

Awards and accomplishments[edit]

Clubs (Real Madrid)[edit]

Spanish senior national team[edit]

Individual[edit]

References[edit]

  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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