José Antonio Montero
José Antonio Montero (born February 21, 1967 in Barcelona, Spain) is a retired Spanish professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 3, 1965 Barcelona, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Listed height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 1987 / Round: 5 / Pick: 113th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1983–1998 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 9 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1990 | Joventut Badalona |
| 1990–1997 | FC Barcelona |
| 1997–1998 | Limoges CSP |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
Montero was selected 113th overall, by the Atlanta Hawks, at the 1987 NBA draft. He was the second Spanish player to be drafted by an NBA franchise, after Fernando Martín. However, he never played in the NBA.
As a member of FC Barcelona, he competed in two EuroLeague Finals, in 1991, and 1996. He was a FIBA European Selection in 1990. In 1991, he was selected to the EuroLeague All-Final Four Team.
National team career
Montero was a regular member of the senior Spanish national team. With Spain, he reached the semifinals at EuroBasket 1987.
Awards and accomplishments
- 3× Spanish League Champion: 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97
- 2× Spanish Cup Winner: 1990–91, 1993–94
- 2× EuroLeague runner up: 1991, 1996
- FIBA Saporta Cup runner up: 1988
- FIBA Korać Cup Champion: 1990
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