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Alberto Herreros

Personal information
Born	(1969-04-20) 20 April 1969 (age 56) Madrid, Spain
Listed height	6 ft 6.75 in (2.00 m)
Listed weight	216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	1991 / Undrafted
Pro career	1988–2005
Career history
1988–1996	Estudiantes
1996–2005	Real Madrid
Career highlights and awards
FIBA EuroBasket Top Scorer (1999) FIBA European Selection (1995) 2× FIBA EuroStar (1997, 1998) FIBA Saporta Cup champion (1997) FIBA Saporta Cup Finals MVP (1997) FIBA Saporta Cup Finals Top Scorer (1997) 2× Spanish League champion (2000, 2005) Spanish King's Cup winner (1992) 6× Spanish League All-Star (1989, 1990, 1995, 1997–1999) 2× Spanish League All-Star Game MVP (1995, 1999) 2× Spanish League 3 Point Shootout Champion (1997, 1998) Spanish League all-time leading scorer Spanish League all-time leader in three-pointers made
Medals Men's basketball Representing  Spain FIBA EuroBasket Silver 1999 France Silver 2003 Sweden

Alberto Herreros Ros was born on April 20, 1969. He is a retired professional basketball player from Spain. Standing at about 2 meters (6 feet 6 inches) tall, he played as a small forward. This position usually involves scoring points and helping with defense.

Many people think Alberto Herreros is one of the best Spanish basketball players ever. He is especially known for his amazing shooting skills. In the Spanish ACB League, he holds the record for the most three-pointers made and the most total points scored. He played for two famous teams: Estudiantes and Real Madrid. After he stopped playing, Herreros started working as a basketball executive for Real Madrid.

Playing Career Highlights

A Champion's Farewell Shot

In 2005, Alberto Herreros played his very last game as a professional basketball player. It was a super exciting moment! In the final seconds of the Liga ACB playoff championship game, he made a crucial three-point shot. This shot helped his team, Real Madrid, win the Spanish League title. What a way to end a career!

Setting Records in Spain

During his time playing professionally, Herreros spent a lot of time on the court. He played for 19,218 minutes, which is the second-highest amount in the Spanish ACB League. He also played in 654 games, ranking him seventh all-time. He holds two major records in the Liga ACB:

• He scored the most points ever, with 9,759 points.
• He made the most three-point shots, with 1,233 successful shots.

Playing for His Country

International Success with Spain

Alberto Herreros also played for the Spanish national team. He was a top player in international tournaments. In the 1998 FIBA World Championship, he was the highest scorer. He was also chosen for the All-Tournament Team, which means he was one of the best players there.

In 1999 EuroBasket, he was again the top scorer of the tournament. He also made it onto the All-Tournament Team. His team, Spain, reached the final game and won a silver medal. He also earned another silver medal at the EuroBasket 2003.

Herreros represented Spain at the Summer Olympics twice. He played in the Olympic Games in 1992 and 2000.

Life After Playing Basketball

After retiring from playing basketball, Alberto Herreros stayed involved with the sport. He took on a management role with Real Madrid. This means he helps run the basketball operations for the club.

See also

In Spanish: Alberto Herreros para niños