Antonio Martín Espina

Antonio Martín
Personal information
Born (1966-06-18) June 18, 1966
Madrid, Spain
Nationality Spanish
Listed height 6 ft 10.75 in (2.10 m)
Listed weight 230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College Pepperdine Waves (1986–1987)
NBA draft 1988 / Undrafted
Playing career 1982–1995
Position Center
Career history
1982–1983 Estudiantes
1983–1986 Real Madrid
1987–1995 Real Madrid
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Spain
Men's Basketball
EuroBasket
1991 Italy

Antonio Martín Espina (born June 18, 1966 in Madrid) 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.

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.

Spanish national team

Martín was a member of the senior Spanish 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

His brother, Fernando Martín Espina, also played with Real Madrid.[1]

Awards and accomplishments

Clubs (Real Madrid)

Spanish senior national team

Individual

References

  1. ↑ Full name: Antonio Martín Espina Related Olympians: Brother of Fernando Martín.
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