Ferran Martínez facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| 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 was a famous Spanish professional basketball player. He was born on April 25, 1968. Ferran was very tall, standing at about 2.13 meters (7 feet) high.
He played in important positions on the court, usually as a power forward or a center. These players are often tall and strong. They help score points and defend the basket. Ferran Martínez had a long and successful career in basketball. He played for many top teams.
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Ferran Martínez's Basketball Journey
Ferran Martínez started his professional basketball career in 1985. He played for several well-known teams. These included FC Barcelona and Joventut Badalona in Spain. He also played for Panathinaikos in Greece.
Playing for Top Teams
Ferran played for FC Barcelona three times during his career. He also played for Joventut Badalona twice. These teams are very famous in European basketball. He finished his career in 2002.
Winning Big: Championships and Cups
Ferran Martínez won many important championships during his career. He was known for being a strong player who helped his teams win.
Major European Titles
In 1994, Ferran helped his team win the EuroLeague championship. This is one of the biggest basketball competitions in Europe. He was even the top scorer in the finals that year. He also won the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in 1996. This cup brings together champions from different parts of the world.
Other big wins include:
- The FIBA European Supercup in 1986.
- The FIBA Saporta Cup in 1986.
- The FIBA Korać Cup in 1987.
Success in Spain
Ferran Martínez had a lot of success in his home country, Spain. He won the Spanish League championship seven times! This shows how dominant his teams were.
He also won the Spanish Cup twice. This is another important competition in Spain. He helped his teams win the Spanish Prince of Asturias' Cup two times as well.
Winning in Greece
When Ferran played for Panathinaikos in Greece, he also helped them win. They won the Greek Basket League championship in 1998.
Playing for Spain: National Team Career
Ferran Martínez also played for the senior Spain men's national basketball team. He played in 156 games for his country. This is a lot of games and shows how important he was to the team.
He represented Spain in many big international tournaments. These included:
- The 1987 EuroBasket
- The 1988 Summer Olympics
- The 1989 EuroBasket
- The 1990 FIBA World Championship
- The 1993 EuroBasket
- The 1994 FIBA World Championship
- The 1995 EuroBasket
- The 1997 EuroBasket
Playing in these tournaments meant he competed against the best players from around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Ferrán Martínez Garriga para niños
