Antonio Martín Espina
Antonio Martín Espina (born June 18, 1966) is a Spanish retired professional basketball player. At a height of 2.10 m (6'10 3⁄4"), and a weight of 104 kg (230 lbs.), he played at the center position. He is the current president of the Spanish ACB.
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Born | Madrid, Spain | June 18, 1966|||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Spanish | |||||||||||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 10.75 in (2.10 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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College | Pepperdine (1986–1987) | |||||||||||||||||||
NBA draft | 1988 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
Playing career | 1982–1995 | |||||||||||||||||||
Position | Center | |||||||||||||||||||
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1982–1983 | Estudiantes | |||||||||||||||||||
1983–1986, 1987–1995 | Real Madrid | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 basketball 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 president of the 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
- 1991 EuroBasket:
Bronze
Individual
External links
- FIBA Profile
- FIBA Europe Profile
- Profile at ACB.com (in Spanish)
- Real Madrid Legends (in Spanish)