Ferran Martínez facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | 25 April 1968 Barcelona, Spain |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1985–2002 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1988 | FC Barcelona |
| 1988–1989 | Grupo IFA |
| 1989–1990 | FC Barcelona |
| 1990–1994 | Joventut Badalona |
| 1994–1996 | FC Barcelona |
| 1996–1998 | Panathinaikos |
| 1998–1999 | Peristeri |
| 1999–2001 | Joventut Badalona |
| 2001–2002 | Peristeri |
| 2002 | Fabriano Basket |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ferran Martínez Garriga (born 25 April 1968) is a former professional basketball player from Spain. He was very tall at 2.13 meters (7 feet) and played in two key positions: power forward and center. He had a long and successful career in basketball.
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Ferran Martínez's Professional Basketball Career
Ferran Martínez had an amazing career playing for different basketball clubs. He won the EuroLeague championship in 1994, which is one of the biggest basketball competitions in Europe. In that final game, he was even the top scorer! He also helped his team win the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in 1996. This cup is a big competition between top teams from different continents.
Playing for Spain's National Team
Ferran Martínez also proudly represented his home country, Spain. He played in 156 games for the senior Spain men's national basketball team. He took part in many important international tournaments. These included the 1987 EuroBasket, the 1988 Summer Olympics, and the 1990 FIBA World Championship. He also played in the 1993 EuroBasket, the 1994 FIBA World Championship, the 1995 EuroBasket, and the 1997 EuroBasket.
Ferran Martínez's Many Awards and Trophies
Ferran Martínez won many awards and championships throughout his career. These wins show how talented and successful he was as a basketball player.
Wins in Catalonia
- Lliga Catalana (Catalan League) (6 times): He won this league six times, showing his dominance in regional competitions.
- 1985–86
- 1989–90
- 1990–91
- 1991–92
- 1992–93
- 1995–96
Wins in Spain
- Liga ACB (Spanish League) (7 times): This is Spain's top basketball league, and he won it seven times!
- 1986–87
- 1987–88
- 1989–90
- 1990–91
- 1991–92
- 1994–95
- 1995–96
- Copa del Rey (Spanish King's Cup) (2 times): He also won Spain's main cup competition twice.
- 1986–87
- 1987–88
- Copa Príncipe de Asturias ACB (Spanish Prince of Asturias' Cup) (2 times): Another important Spanish cup he won.
- 1987–88
- 1990–91
Wins in Greece
- Greek Basket League (1 time): While playing in Greece, he won their top league once.
- 1997–98
Wins in Europe
- FIBA Saporta Cup (1 time): This was another major European club competition he won.
- 1985–86
- FIBA European Super Cup (1 time): He won this super cup, which was a match between winners of other European cups.
- 1986
- FIBA Korać Cup (1 time): Another European club competition he added to his list of wins.
- 1986–87
- EuroLeague (1 time): The most prestigious European club basketball competition.
- 1993–94
Wins in the World
- FIBA Intercontinental Cup (1 time): This cup brings together top teams from different parts of the world.
- 1996
See also
In Spanish: Ferrán Martínez Garriga para niños
