Best Spanish basketball players
Throughout history we can find many names that have left their mark on Spanish basketball, some of them sadly no longer with us.
In recent times basketball has gained greater popularity and following than in previous years. This has been thanks to the large wave of outstanding Spanish basketball players and their achievements.
Basketball attracts a large number of fans, and on kelbet.es you can follow the best national and international competitions. In all of them, Spanish basketball players have played an essential role.
Many of the best basketball players in our country are world references. It is very difficult to compile a list of the best, but based on their playing records and honours, we believe these are the finest basketball players in Spain.
Pau Gasol
Without a doubt, the number one. He has had the greatest impact worldwide: almost 20 years in the NBA, and that is easier said than done. Memphis, the Lakers, Chicago… they have all enjoyed his excellent play on the court. With the Spanish national team he achieved the greatest triumphs in the history of Spanish basketball. Humble and hardworking, he is an example to follow.
Juan Carlos Navarro
Another idol and legend of Spanish basketball. Nineteen seasons at FC Barcelona say it all. A complete player and a scorer of impossible shots. A leader who helped his team and Spain achieve the unthinkable.
Marc Gasol
Pau Gasol’s brother has earned his own place as one of the greatest Spanish basketball players. His NBA adventure is still ongoing and improving with the passing years. He gets better every year, and this season could be his most spectacular yet after signing with the Lakers. He already owns a ring, and more could follow.
Fernando Martín
The pioneer of Spanish players in American basketball, a superb player who, although playing in the NBA was difficult, was already an achievement just to be there. A car accident cut short his life and his basketball career.
Epi
Another generational leader, with 19 seasons at Barcelona, the symbol of both the team and its fans. He won 21 major titles and a much-remembered silver medal at the Olympic Games.
José Manuel Calderón
Another Spanish reference in the NBA, with 14 seasons at different teams in the American league, as a starter and an important part of the game: Toronto, Detroit, New York Knicks, Atlanta, Cleveland… A player widely recognised for his values, his play and his dedication.
Juan Antonio Corbalán
A great player of the 1980s, he spent his whole career at Real Madrid, winning 12 league titles and 7 Copa del Rey. Internationally he was also highly regarded as the leader of a great team that achieved remarkable feats across Europe. In the Spanish national team he was one of the outstanding leaders.
We could name many more: Romay, Llull, Garbajosa, Reyes, Rudy Fernández… the list is very long, and that alone makes it clear that Spanish basketball is in very good health. Recognised both in Spain and abroad, Spain, thanks to these players, has become a world power in the sport of basketball, a real achievement with a great future ahead.
