Fernando Martín Espina

Spanish basketball player, first NBA player

Fernando Martín Espina - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1962
Born

1962
64 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Played professional basketball for Real Madrid. Became the first Spanish player to join the NBA when he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1986. Returned to Spain after one season in the NBA, continuing to compete successfully in the Spanish league. Played for the Spanish national team in several international competitions before his untimely death in 1989.

First Spanish player in the NBA

Won multiple Spanish league titles with Real Madrid

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