Carlos Jiménez facts for kids
Hommage to Carlos Jiménez in February 2013 before the game between Estudiantes and Unicaja, the two clubs for which he played.
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| Born | 10 February 1976 Madrid, Spain |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 1998 / Undrafted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1994–2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | Liga ACB EuroCup |
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| 1994–2006 | Estudiantes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2011 | Unicaja | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Estudiantes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Unicaja | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Carlos Jiménez Sánchez is a famous Spanish basketball player. He was born on February 10, 1976. Carlos played basketball professionally for many years. He is quite tall, standing at 2.05 meters (about 6 feet 8 inches). People sometimes called him "suma y sigue Jiménez," which means "add and go on Jiménez." After his playing career, he became a sporting director for the Unicaja basketball team.
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Playing Style and Skills
Carlos Jiménez played as a small forward. This position often involves scoring points and helping with defense. He was known for being a very good rebounder. His height and long arms helped him grab the ball after shots. Carlos was also a strong defender, making it tough for opponents to score. Plus, he was good at shooting free throws.
Carlos's Professional Basketball Journey
Carlos Jiménez played for two main teams in Spain: Estudiantes and Unicaja. He spent most of his career with these clubs.
Trying Out for the NBA
In the 2002-03 basketball season, Carlos had a chance to play in the NBA. He joined the Sacramento Kings for their preseason training. However, he was not chosen for the team before the regular season started. This was a bit disappointing for him. Carlos never played in the NBA after that.
Returning to His Roots
After playing five seasons with Unicaja Málaga, Carlos went back to his first team, Asefa Estudiantes, in August 2011. He signed a contract to play for one more year. In April 2012, with only a few games left in the Liga ACB season, he decided it was time to retire from playing.
A Brief Comeback
However, Carlos made a short return to basketball on September 17, 2012. He signed a one-month contract with his old team, Unicaja. He had the option to play for another month. Carlos finally retired from professional basketball in December 2012.
Playing for Spain's National Team
Carlos Jiménez was a very important player for the Spanish national team. He helped his country win many medals in big international tournaments.
Winning Gold and Silver Medals
Carlos was part of the Spanish team that won a gold medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan. This was a huge achievement for Spain. He also won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. In that final game, Spain played against the strong USA team.
Retiring as a Captain
After the 2008 Olympics, Carlos Jiménez announced he was retiring from the Spanish national team. He had been the captain of the team. At that time, he had won more medals in international tournaments than any other Spanish player. This showed how important he was to his country's basketball success.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Jiménez Sánchez para niños
