Fernando Martín Espina
Spanish basketball player, first NBA player
Born
1962
63 years ago
Died
December 3rd, 1989
35 years ago — 27 years old
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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