Tiago Splitter
Brazilian basketball player, NBA champion
Born
January 1st, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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This Brazilian basketball player had a successful career in both international and NBA competitions. He began his professional journey with the Brazilian team Palmeiras and later moved to Spain, playing for the club Tau Ceramica. Splitter’s skills made him a key player in the Spanish ACB League. In 2010, he was part of the Brazilian national team that achieved a bronze medal at the FIBA World Championship. After joining the NBA in 2011, he played for the San Antonio Spurs, contributing to the team's 2014 championship victory. Splitter was known for his effective post play and defensive skills. He concluded his NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks before returning to Europe to play.
Winning the NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014
Winning a bronze medal with Brazil at the 2010 FIBA World Championship
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