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Francisco Vázquez González (born May 1, 1983 in Chantada, Galicia, Spain), commonly known as Fran Vázquez, is a galician professional basketball player. He is currently playing with FC Barcelona of the Spanish ACB League as a power forward-center. He has a contract option through the 2010-11 season.^[1]

Pro career

Vázquez was selected 11th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. He made headlines when he announced that he would remain playing in the Spanish ACB League for at least the following season. This came as a surprise to the Magic, who expected him to join Dwight Howard in the front court for the 2005-06 season, and it enraged many Magic fans. Vazquez originally gave no indication that he would be returning to Europe after he was drafted and had indicated that he would like to join the Magic. The Magic retain his NBA rights for 1 year after he finishes playing in a non-NBA League.

Spanish national team

Vázquez played with the senior men's Spanish national basketball team at the EuroBasket 2005.

References

^ In-the-game.org Regal FC Barcelona player salaries.

External links

Template:Spain Squad EuroBasket 2005

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[1] In-the-game.org Regal FC Barcelona player salaries.

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 ==Pro career==
-Vázquez was selected 11th overall in the [[2005 NBA Draft]] by the [[Orlando Magic]]. He made headlines when he announced that he would remain playing in the [[Spanish ACB League]] for at least the following season. This came as a surprise to the Magic, who expected him to join [[Dwight Howard]] in the front court for the [[2005–06 NBA season|2005-06 season]], and it enraged many Magic fans. Vazquez originally gave no indication that he would be returning to Europe after he was drafted and had indicated that he would like to join the Magic. The Magic retain his [[NBA]] rights indefinitely and thus potentially can sign him in some future season.
+Vázquez was selected 11th overall in the [[2005 NBA Draft]] by the [[Orlando Magic]]. He made headlines when he announced that he would remain playing in the [[Spanish ACB League]] for at least the following season. This came as a surprise to the Magic, who expected him to join [[Dwight Howard]] in the front court for the [[2005–06 NBA season|2005-06 season]], and it enraged many Magic fans. Vazquez originally gave no indication that he would be returning to Europe after he was drafted and had indicated that he would like to join the Magic. The Magic retain his [[NBA]] rights for 1 year after he finishes playing in a non-NBA League.
 ==Spanish national team==

v t e FC Barcelona current roster
0 Punter 1 Anderson 2 Sarr 6 Veselý 8 Brizuela 10 Metu 13 Satoranský 14 Hernangómez 17 Núñez 19 Fall 20 Laprovíttola 21 Abrines (C) 22 Parker 44 Parra
Head coach: Peñarroya