Fernando Martín (basketball)
Fernando Martín Espina (March 25, 1962 – December 3, 1989) was a Spanish professional basketball player who was considered to be one of the best Spanish basketball players ever. Martín was 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) tall, and he played primarily at the center and power forward positions. He was considered a talented all-around athlete. He was a five-time swimming champion in Spain, as well as being a highly ranked athlete in the sports of handball, table tennis and judo.
Fernando Martín Espina during a game | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | March 25, 1962 Madrid, Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | December 3, 1989 (aged 27) Madrid, Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA draft | 1985: 2nd round, 38th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the New Jersey Nets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1979–1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Center / power forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1979–1981 | Estudiantes Mudespa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1981–1986 | Real Madrid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1986–1987 | Portland Trail Blazers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1987–1989 | Real Madrid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Stats at NBA.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FIBA Hall of Fame as player | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Martín wore the number 10 jersey, which Real Madrid retired after his death. He was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players, in 1991. In 2007, he was enshrined into the FIBA Hall of Fame.
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